5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid, 50 g

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid is commonly employed in research and production environments as a building block. It belongs to the class of organic compounds known as furan carboxylic acids, with a molecular formula of C5H4O4 and a molecular weight of 120.07 g/mol. This compound is offered at a purity of 99% and supplied in a 50 gram quantity. Its structure features a five-membered ring containing one oxygen atom, four carbon atoms, and one hydroxyl group. This compound may find applications in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and polymers due to its unique reactivity. Additionally, it exhibits strong acidic properties, making it useful in certain catalytic reactions.

• CAS Number: 6338-41-6