The 5-Phenyl-2-furoic acid is an organic compound with the formula C₁₁H₈O₃. The systematic name of this chemical is 5-phenylfuran-2-carboxylic acid. With the CAS registry number 52938-97-3, it is also named as 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-phenyl-. The product's categories are Building Blocks; Furans; Heterocyclic Building Blocks. Besides, it should be stored in a closed cool and dry place.

Physical properties about 5-Phenyl-2-furoic acid are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.61; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.32; (3)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (5)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 3.23; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (7)#H bond acceptors: 3; (8)#H bond donors: 1; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (10)Polar Surface Area: 39.44 Å²; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.581; (12)Molar Refractivity: 50.07 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 150 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 19.85×10^-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 48.8 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 1.254 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 176.5 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 64.86 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 368.2 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 4.54E-06 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 5-phenyl-furan-2-carbaldehyde. This reaction will need reagent aq. NaOH solution and silver oxide.

Uses of 5-Phenyl-2-furoic acid: it can be used to produce 5-phenyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester by heating. It will need reagent H₂SO₄ with reaction time of 12 hours. The yield is about 70%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is harmful if swallowed. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Besides, this chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(O)c2oc(c1ccccc1)cc2
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C11H8O3/c12-11(13)10-7-6-9(14-10)8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-7H,(H,12,13)
(3)InChIKey: GUOMINFEASCICM-UHFFFAOYAH
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C11H8O3/c12-11(13)10-7-6-9(14-10)8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-7H,(H,12,13)
(5)Std. InChIKey: GUOMINFEASCICM-UHFFFAOYSA-N