56311-39-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 5-tert-butyl-2-furoic acid
• Synonyms: 5-tert-butyl-2-furoic acid;2-furancarboxylic acid, 5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-;5-tert-butylfuran-2-carboxylic acid
• CAS NO: 56311-39-8
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 168
• Mol File: 56311-39-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5-tert-butyl-2-furoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5-tert-butyl-2-furoic acid(56311-39-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-tert-butyl-2-furoic acid(56311-39-8)

Safety Data

• HazardClass: IRRITANT
• Hazardous Substances Data: 56311-39-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5-tert-butyl-2-furoic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H14O3. It is a derivative of furoic acid, which contains a furan ring and a carboxylic acid functional group. The "5-tert-butyl" portion of the name indicates the presence of a tert-butyl group attached to the 5th carbon atom of the furan ring. 5-tert-butyl-2-furoic acid is often used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its ability to modify the biological activity of certain compounds. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential applications in corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, and flavorings.

Downstream Products

• 59907-23-2 methyl 5-(tert-butyl)furan-2-carboxylate 
• 216574-56-0 methyl 3-azido-5-tert-butylfuran-2-carboxylate 
• 733747-74-5 triphenyltin 5-tert-butylfuran-2-carboxylate 
• 57489-92-6 5-tert-butyl-furan-2-carbonyl chloride