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3-(2-Furyl)acrylic acid, 99%
Description
3-(2-Furyl)acrylic acid is a reactant used in the preparation of heteroaryl-substituted bis-trifluoromethyl carbinols and trifluoroacetophenone derivatives malonyl-CoA decarboxylase (MCD) inhibitors.
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3-(2-Furyl)acrylic acid is a reactant used in the preparation of heteroaryl-substituted bis-trifluoromethyl carbinols and trifluoroacetophenone derivatives malonyl-CoA decarboxylase (MCD) inhibitors.
Solubility
Soluble in dichloromethane and diethyl ether.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 140°C to 144°C |
Boiling Point | 286°C |
Quantity | 250 g |
Beilstein | 81046 |
Merck Index | 14,4297 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dichloromethane and diethyl ether. |
IUPAC Name | (E)-3-(furan-2-yl)prop-2-enoic acid |
Formula Weight | 138.12 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 3-(2-Furyl)acrylic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
EINECSNumber | 208-718-8 |
RTECSNumber | LT8560000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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