CAS · 98-01-1
Product Overview
2-Furancarboxaldehyde is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Purity: | 98.5% min |
|---|---|
| Moisture: | 0.2% max |
| Acidity: | 0.016% max |
| Density (20℃): | 1.158–1.161 |
| Refractive index (η20/D): | 1.524–1.527 |
Applications
1. Chemical Intermediate
Used to produce a range of furan derivatives, including:
Furfuryl alcohol → for resins and foundry binders
Furan → a building block in pharmaceuticals and polymers
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) → a solvent and polymer precursor
Maleic anhydride, methyltetrahydrofuran → used in polymers and biofuels
2. Resins and Binders
In the foundry industry, furfural is used to manufacture phenolic-furfural and urea-furfural resins, known for:
High mechanical strength
Heat resistance
Chemical durability
3. Solvent
Acts as a polar aprotic solvent in:
Petrochemical refining
Extraction of lubricating oils
Selective solvent for dienes and aromatics
4. Biofuel and Renewable Chemical Feedstock
As a biomass-derived compound, furfural is recognized as a top value-added chemical from lignocellulosic biomass.
Can be converted into furans, levulinates, and hydrocarbons for use in sustainable fuels.
5. Flavor and Fragrance Industry
Trace amounts of furfural occur naturally in coffee, bread, and roasted foods.
Used in flavor formulations and perfume bases, especially for caramel and almond notes.
6. Pharmaceuticals and Agrochemicals
Intermediate in the synthesis of:
Antimicrobial agents
Antifungal and anti-inflammatory drugs
Insecticides and nematicides
Benefits
Renewable Source: Produced from non-food agricultural residues, furfural is biobased and sustainable.
Chemical Versatility: Aldehyde and furan functional groups allow a wide variety of downstream chemical transformations.
High Boiling Point (~161°C): Useful as a high-temperature solvent.
Selective Solvency: Excellent solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, and oil fractions.
Conclusion
A concise summary and suitability assessment for this product is available on request. Contact our team to discuss whether it fits your process and quality requirements.