Methyl 5-bromo-2-furoate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used in the preparation of hydroquinone bis(2-carbomethoxy-5-furyl ether).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used in the preparation of hydroquinone bis(2-carbomethoxy-5-furyl ether).

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and bases. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2527-99-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H5BrO3
• MDL Number: MFCD00092313
• InChI Key: FBPIDMAELBIRLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl 5-bromo-2-furoate, methyl 5-bromo-2-furancarboxylate, 5-bromo-2-furoic acid methyl ester, 2-furancarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-, methyl ester, 5-bromo-2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester, 5-bromofuran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, methyl 5-bromofuroate, 2-furoic acid, 5-bromo-, methyl ester, methyl 5-bromo-furanate, maybridge1_004996
• PubChem CID: 599633
• IUPAC Name: methyl 5-bromofuran-2-carboxylate

• Melting Point: 62°C to 65°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(O1)Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 205.007
• Formula Weight: 205.01
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 5-bromo-2-furoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only