2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid
Request a quoteCatalog Number | ACM3238402 |
CAS | 3238-40-2 |
Structure | ![]() |
Description | Solid |
IUPAC Name | Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid |
Synonyms | Dehydromucic acid |
Molecular Weight | 156.09 |
Molecular Formula | C6H4O5 |
Canonical SMILES | C1=C(OC(=C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)O |
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 |
Boiling Point | 240.29 °C |
Melting Point | >300 °C |
Flash Point | 168 °F |
Purity | 98% |
Density | 1.74 g/cm³ |
Solubility | 1 mg/mL at 18 °C |
Appearance | White to dark brown solid |
Application | 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA) serves as a pivotal renewable building block with a wide array of applications, particularly as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petrochemical-based materials. As an organic compound consisting of carboxylic acid groups on a furan ring, FDCA is predominantly used as a monomer in producing bio-based polyesters, replacing petro-derived terephthalic acid. Its utilization spans the creation of corrosion-resistant plastics and various other polymers, contributing significantly to green chemistry. FDCA's versatility extends to its involvement in synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), further showcasing its role in advancing sustainable materials. While exhibiting some irritation hazards to eyes and skin, FDCA remains a cornerstone for developing renewable resources, solubilizing under alkaline conditions, and being recognized by entities like the US Department of Energy as integral to the future of sustainable chemical industry innovation. |
Storage | Keep in dark place, sealed in dry, room temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.64 |
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