89639-83-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 4,5-DIMETHYL-2-FUROIC ACID
• Synonyms: RARECHEM AL BE 0335;4,5-DIMETHYL-2-FURANCARBOXYLIC ACID;4,5-DIMETHYL-2-FUROIC ACID;2-Furancarboxylicacid,4,5-dimethyl-(9CI);4,5-Dimethyl-2-furoic acid, GC 97%;4,5-Dimethyl-ALPHA-furoic acid;2,3-DIMETHYLFURAN-5-CARBOXYLIC ACID;4,5-diMethylfuran-2-carboxylic acid
• CAS NO: 89639-83-8
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 140.14
• Product Categories: CARBOXYLICACID
• Mol File: 89639-83-8.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 146-148°C
• Boiling Point: 254.6°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 107.8°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.194g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00884mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.51
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: 4,5-DIMETHYL-2-FUROIC ACID(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4,5-DIMETHYL-2-FUROIC ACID(89639-83-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4,5-DIMETHYL-2-FUROIC ACID(89639-83-8)

Safety Data

• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39
• Hazardous Substances Data: 89639-83-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

4,5-Dimethyl-2-furoic acid is a chemical compound characterized by its use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as an organic intermediate in manufacturing processes. Its chemical formula is C7H8O3, and it is commonly referred to as Difumaric acid. It is a derivative of furoic acid, which itself is an important chemical derivative of furan. The compound is often used as a flavoring agent due to its pleasant, fruity aroma. However, as with all chemicals, it should be handled with caution as it can be harmful if absorbed, inhaled, or gets in contact with skin and eyes.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H8O3/c1-4-3-6(7(8)9)10-5(4)2/h3H,1-2H3,(H,8,9)

Upstream product

• 173540-93-7 4,5-dimethylfuran-2-carbonitrile 
• 857821-40-0 2-cyano-4,5-dimethyl-furan-3-carboxylic acid 
• 98490-89-2 methyl 4-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran-2-carboxylate 
• 2527-96-0 methyl 5-methyl-2-furancarboxylate 
• 6153-05-5 (Z)-3-methylpent-2-en-4-ynol 
• 14920-89-9 2,3-dimethylfuran 
• 106744-75-6 3-[1-(2-Methyl-[1,3]dioxolan-2-yl)-ethyl]-oxirane-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester 
• 79012-35-4 methyl-2 (oxo propyl-2)-2 dioxolanne-1,3 
• 89358-46-3 4-hydroxy-3-methylbutan-2-one ethylene acetal 
• 27773-09-7 carbethoxy-1 ethylene dioxy-2 methyl-1 propane 
• 609-14-3 2-acetylpropanoic acid ethyl ester 
• 61834-24-0 methyl 4,5-dimethylfuran-2-carboxylate 
• 52480-43-0 4,5-dimethyl-2-formylfuran 

Downstream Products

• 14920-89-9 2,3-dimethylfuran 
• 1186647-17-5 C₁₄H₁₅NO₄ 
• 1186647-32-4 C₁₅H₁₇NO₄ 
• 220769-85-7 4,5-dimethylfuran-2-carbonyl chloride 
• 61834-24-0 methyl 4,5-dimethylfuran-2-carboxylate 
• 20842-22-2 4,5-dimethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid hydrazide 
• 1443757-50-3 [4-(4,5-dimethyl-furan-2-carbonyl)-2,2-dimethyl-piperazin-1-yl]-[1-(3-fluoro-phenyl)-1H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl]-methanone 
• 1191923-10-0 N-[4-(5-{[(1S)-1-cyclohexyl-2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl]carbamoyl}furan-2-yl)phenyl]-4,5-dimethylfuran-2-carboxamide 
• 717855-02-2 4,5-dimethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid [1-acetyl-5, 7-dimethoxy-4-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-2, 2,4-trimethyl-1,2,3, 4-tetrahydroquinoline-6-yl]amide 

Relevant articles and documents

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CONVENIENT SYNTHESIS OF 2,5-DIMETHYL-2-FUROIC ACID

A synthesis of 4,5-dimethyl-2-furoic acid amenable to large scale is reported affording the titled compound in 25percent yield.