Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate, 98%
Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate, 98%
Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate, 98%
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Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate, 98%

CAS: 6141-57-7 | C7H8O3 | 140.14 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS6141-57-7
IUPAC Namemethyl 3-methylfuran-2-carboxylate
Molecular FormulaC7H8O3
InChI KeyAQQYRDKMXXSIMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOC(=O)C1=C(C)C=CO1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to pale yellow
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)31.0-37.0?C
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused/lumpy solid
Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate is an important raw material used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.It is a volatile substance in the unfermented apple pomace.

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Applications
Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate is an important raw material used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.It is a volatile substance in the unfermented apple pomace.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in a cool dry place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
George Buechi; Erwin Kovats; P.Enggist; G.Uhde. Synthesis of rosefuran and dehydroelsholtzione. J. Org. Chem. 1968,33, (3),1227-1229