5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid, 100 g

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid is commonly employed in research and production environments as a versatile building block. This organic compound, identified as a furan carboxylic acid, features a molecular formula of C5H4O4 and a molecular weight of 120.09 g/mol. As a derivative of furan, it exhibits a five-membered ring containing one oxygen atom and four carbon atoms. This compound is commercially available in a pure form, with a purity of at least 97%, in a pack size of 100 grams. It is often utilized in various synthetic reactions due to its unique structure and reactivity. Additionally, it may serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules.

• CAS Number: 6338-41-6