35351-35-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-Furancarboxylicacid,5-methyl-,methylester(9CI)
• Synonyms: 3-Furancarboxylicacid,5-methyl-,methylester(9CI);3-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-methyl-, methyl ester;5-Methyl-3-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester;Methyl 5-methylfuran-3-carboxylate
• CAS NO: 35351-35-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 140.14
• Product Categories: CARBOXYLICESTER
• Mol File: 35351-35-0.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 182.5 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 64.2 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.109 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.806mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.468
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-Furancarboxylicacid,5-methyl-,methylester(9CI)(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-Furancarboxylicacid,5-methyl-,methylester(9CI)(35351-35-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-Furancarboxylicacid,5-methyl-,methylester(9CI)(35351-35-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 35351-35-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-methyl-, methyl ester (9CI) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H8O3. It is a methyl ester derivative of 5-methyl-3-furancarboxylic acid, which is a furan carboxylic acid. 3-Furancarboxylicacid,5-methyl-,methylester(9CI) is commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages due to its sweet, caramel-like aroma. It is also utilized in the production of pharmaceuticals and can be found in natural products such as coffee and tobacco. Additionally, it has potential applications in the field of organic synthesis and as a solvent in various chemical processes. However, it is important to handle this chemical with care as it may pose risks to human health and the environment if not properly managed.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H8O3/c1-5-3-6(4-10-5)7(8)9-2/h3-4H,1-2H3

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Relevant articles and documents

EFFICIENT SYNTHESIS OF ACETOXYFIMBROLIDES AND BECKERELIDES ANALOGS

An efficient synthesis of acetoxyfimbrolides and beckerelides analogs has been developed via peracid oxidation of 2-methyl-4-(1-acetoxybutyl)furan as the key synthetic step.Antimicrobial activity of the products has also been tested.

Process for the preparation of furan compounds

A carbonyl compound represented by following Formula (1): wherein R1 represents hydrogen atom or an organic group; and R2 represents hydrogen atom or an organic group having a carbon atom at a bonding site with the carbonyl group in Formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 may be combined to form a ring with adjacent two carbon atoms, or an equivalent thereof is reacted with an unsaturated compound represented by following Formula (2): wherein each of R3, R4, and R5 represents hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, hydroxyl group, or an organic group and wherein R3 and R4 may be combined to form a ring with adjacent two carbon atoms, or a precursor thereof, to yield a furan compound represented by following Formula (3): wherein R3′ represents R3, R5 or hydrogen atom; and R1, R2, R3, R4, are R5 are as defined above.