Furfural
CAS No. 98-01-1
Furan-2-carbaldehyde
C5H4O2 · MW 96.08
Furfural (CAS 98-01-1) is a heterocyclic compounds building block with the molecular formula C5H4O2 and a molecular weight of 96.08 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
98-01-1
Chemical Name
Furfural
IUPAC Name
Furan-2-carbaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C5H4O2
Molecular Weight
96.08 g/mol
Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Furfural structure
- SMILES
- O=Cc1ccco1
About Furfural
Furfural (CAS 98-01-1) is a heterocyclic compounds building block with the molecular formula C5H4O2 and a molecular weight of 96.08 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C5H4O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 96.08 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 98-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Furfural |
| IUPAC Name | Furan-2-carbaldehyde |
| SMILES | O=Cc1ccco1 |
| Category | Heterocyclic Compounds |
Synonyms
- 2-Furaldehyde
Applications — Furfural
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Furfural is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Furfural as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Furfural?
Furfural (CAS 98-01-1) is a heterocyclic compounds building block with the molecular formula C5H4O2 and a molecular weight of 96.08 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Furfural?
The CAS number of Furfural is 98-01-1.
What is the molecular formula of Furfural?
The molecular formula of Furfural is C5H4O2.
What is the molecular weight of Furfural?
The molecular weight of Furfural is 96.08 g/mol.
What is Furfural used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Furfural is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Furfural as a raw material.
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