32487-58-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde
• Synonyms: 3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde;3-methoxy-2-Furancarboxaldehyde;3-methoxy-2-furaldehyde;EOS-61978
• CAS NO: 32487-58-4
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 126.11004
• Mol File: 32487-58-4.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 229.2±20.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.168±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• Storage Temp.: under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde(32487-58-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde(32487-58-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 32487-58-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde, a furan derivative with the chemical formula C6H6O3, is a chemical compound characterized by a furan ring with a methoxy and aldehyde functional group. It is known for its sweet and caramel-like taste, making it a popular choice as a food additive and flavoring agent.

Uses

Used in Food Industry:
3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde is used as a food additive and flavoring agent for its sweet and caramel-like taste, enhancing the flavor profiles of various food products.
Used in Chemical Industry:
3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde is used as a bio-based platform chemical for the production of various value-added chemicals and biofuels, contributing to the development of sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petrochemicals.
Used in Pharmaceutical and Medical Research:
3-Methoxy-2-furfuraldehyde is being investigated for its antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, making it a subject of interest in pharmaceutical and medical research. Its potential applications in this field are still under exploration, but the compound's unique properties offer promising avenues for future discoveries and applications.

Upstream product

• 14757-78-9 3-bromofurfural 
• 124-41-4 sodium methylate 
• 3420-57-3 furan-3-methanol 
• 68-12-2 N,N-dimethyl-formamide 

Relevant articles and documents

An expedient route to 3-methoxy-2-furaldehyde

An expedient route to 3-methoxy-2-furaldehyde is presented. Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart. New York.

A practical, enantioselective synthetic route to a key precursor to the tetracycline antibiotics

A practical, enantioselective synthetic route to a key precursor to the tetracycline antibiotics is reported. The route proceeds in nine steps (21% yield) from the commercial substance methyl 3-hydroxy-5-isoxazolecarboxylate. Key steps in the route involve enantioselective addition of divinylzinc to 3-benzyloxy-5-isoxazolecarboxaldehyde and an endo-selective intramolecular furan Diels-Alder cycloaddition reaction. The route described has provided more than 40 g of chromatographically pure 1 with 93% ee.