Dimethyl Furan-2,5-dicarboxylate CAS 4282-32-0

Dimethyl Furan-2,5-dicarboxylate – Organic and Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Basic Information

• English Name: Dimethyl furan-2,5-dicarboxylate

• Synonyms: Dimethyl 2,5-furandicarboxylate; 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester

• CAS Number: 4282-32-0

• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₅

• Molecular Weight: 184.15 g/mol

• Density: 1.244 g/cm³

• Boiling Point: 270.9°C at 760 mmHg

• Flash Point: 117.6°C

• Refractive Index: 1.48

Overview
Dimethyl furan-2,5-dicarboxylate is a versatile ester derived from furandicarboxylic acid. It serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. Its structure contains a furan ring with two ester groups, making it a useful building block for the preparation of polymers, biologically active compounds, and specialty chemicals.

Applications

• Organic synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the preparation of various functionalized compounds, including heterocycles and substituted furans.

• Pharmaceutical research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.

• Chemical production: Employed in laboratory R&D and small‑scale manufacturing processes.

• Materials science: Investigated as a renewable building block for biobased polymers and resins.

Key Properties

• High purity grade suitable for research and development.

• Stable under normal storage conditions.

• Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, ether, dichloromethane).

• Reactive ester groups allow for further derivatization.

Handling and Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, well‑ventilated area, away from oxidizers and moisture.

• Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent hydrolysis and contamination.

• Use standard laboratory precautions when handling (gloves, safety goggles, fume hood).

• Avoid inhalation and skin contact.

Packaging
Available in various laboratory pack sizes (e.g., 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg) and custom packaging upon request.

Quality Assurance
Each batch is analyzed for purity (by GC or HPLC), moisture content, and physical properties to ensure consistent quality.