Methyl 2-furoate

CAS: 611-13-2

Ref. 3D-FM14749

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-furoate
• Synonyms: 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)furan, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester, 2-Furoic acid methyl ester, 5-(Methoxymethyl)-furoic acid, Furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-furancarboxylate, Methyl 2-furylcarboxylate, Methyl furan-2-carboxylate, Methyl furoate, Methyl pyromucate, Methyl α-furoate, NSC 35551, Pyromucic Acid Methyl Ester, Rarechem Al Bf 0007
• CAS: 611-13-2

Description

Methyl 2-furoate is a reactive compound that belongs to the family of sesquiterpene lactones. It has been shown to have phosphotungstic acid and hydrochloric acid reactivity, as well as nitrous and water vapor sensitivity. Methyl 2-furoate also reacts with radiation, which can be used for structural analysis. The compound is an intermediate in the synthesis of pluronic p123, which is used in fabricating biomedical devices. Methyl 2-furoate has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties through its inhibitory effect on prostaglandin synthesis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 126.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O3/c1-8-6(7)5-3-2-4-9-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=HDJLSECJEQSPKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccco1