2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid

• CAT Number: R002978
• CAS Number: 3238-40-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H4O5
• Molecular Weight: 156.093
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Dehydromucic Acid; Furane-α,α’-dicarboxylic Acid; NSC 40740
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4O5/c7-5(8)3-1-2-4(11-3)6(9)10/h1-2H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: CHTHALBTIRVDBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(OC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (CAS 3238-40-2) is a renewable, greener substitute for terephthalate in the production of polyesters. It is widely used as a precursor for the synthesis of bio-based polyesters and various other polymers.

Reference

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