2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid

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Catalog Number ACM3238402
CAS 3238-40-2
Structure {[CurrentData.Name]}
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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