5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde, 99%
5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde, 99%
5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde, 99%
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5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde, 99%

CAS: 698-63-5 | C5H3NO4 | 141.082 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS698-63-5
IUPAC Name5-nitrofuran-2-carbaldehyde
Molecular FormulaC5H3NO4
InChI KeySXINBFXPADXIEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[O-][N+](=O)C1=CC=C(O1)C=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Yellow to orange or brown
FormCrystalline powder and/or lumps or fused solid (clear liquid as melt)
Free acid (titration)<1.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)32-39?C
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
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5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde was used in the synthesis of a series of 4-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-one derivatives. . It was also used in the synthesis of modified mesoporous silica (MCM-41). 5-Nitrofurfural can be commonly used as pharmaceutical intermediates.

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Applications
5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde was used in the synthesis of a series of 4-(5-nitrofuran-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-one derivatives. . It was also used in the synthesis of modified mesoporous silica (MCM-41). 5-Nitrofurfural can be commonly used as pharmaceutical intermediates.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. ER Pérez.; AL Marrero.; R Pérez.; MA Autié. An efficient microwave-assisted method to obtain 5-nitrofurfural without solvents on mineral solid supports. Tetrahedron letters. 1995 36, (11) ,1779-1782.
  2. RW Busker.; GMJB van Henegouwen.; RF Menke. Formation of methemoglobin by photoactivation of nitrofurantoin or of 5-nitrofurfural in rats exposed to UV-A light. Toxicology. 1995 51, (2-3) , 255-266.