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2-Furoic acid

IUPAC: furan-2-carboxylic acid

C5H4O3 Acids CAS 88-14-2
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Formula / NotationC5H4O3
CAS Number88-14-2
Molecular Weight112.08
Melting Point133.5 °C
Boiling Point230.00 to 232.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Solubility37.1 mg/mL at 15 °C
AppearanceSolid
Also Known Asfuran-2-carboxylic acid; 88-14-2; 2-Furancarboxylic acid; Pyromucic acid; 2-Carboxyfuran; alpha-Furoic acid; 2-furanoic acid; alpha-Furancarboxylic acid; DTXSID6041420; NSC-8842
CategoryAcids

What is 2-Furoic acid?

2-furoic acid is a furoic acid having the carboxylic acid group located at position 2. It has a role as an inhibitor, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite and a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-furoate.

Formula & Notation

C5H4O3

IUPAC Name: furan-2-carboxylic acid

Other Names / Synonyms: furan-2-carboxylic acid; 88-14-2; 2-Furancarboxylic acid; Pyromucic acid; 2-Carboxyfuran; alpha-Furoic acid; 2-furanoic acid; alpha-Furancarboxylic acid; DTXSID6041420; NSC-8842

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Solid. Molecular formula: C5H4O3. Molecular weight: 112.08 g/mol. Boiling point: 230.00 to 232.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg. Melting point: 133.5 °C. Solubility: 37.1 mg/mL at 15 °C. LogP: 0.5.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point133.5 °C
Boiling Point230.00 to 232.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Molecular Weight112.08
Solubility37.1 mg/mL at 15 °C
AppearanceSolid

Uses & Applications

Used in industrial chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, battery electrolytes, metal processing, and laboratory acid-base reactions.

Safety Information

Corrosive. Causes severe burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term 2-Furoic acid
Formula C5H4O3
CAS Number 88-14-2
Molecular Weight 112.08
Category Acids
Index All "F" terms
Synonyms furan-2-carboxylic acid; 88-14-2; 2-Furancarboxylic acid; Pyromucic acid; 2-Carboxyfuran; alpha-Furoic acid; 2-furanoic acid; alpha-Furancarboxylic acid; DTXSID6041420; NSC-8842

Frequently Asked Questions

2-furoic acid is a furoic acid having the carboxylic acid group located at position 2. It has a role as an inhibitor, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite and a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-furoate.

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