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Sigma-Aldrich

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid

≥95%

Synonym(s):

5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furoic Acid, NSC 40739, Sumikis′ Acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.11
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥95%

form

powder or crystals

functional group

carboxylic acid
hydroxyl

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C6H6O4/c7-3-4-1-2-5(10-4)6(8)9/h1-2,7H,3H2,(H,8,9)

InChI key

PCSKKIUURRTAEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (HMFCA), a versatile building block in the polymer industry, is commonly used in polyester production and servs as an essential precursor to synthesize renewable terephthalic acid. Also, used as a monomer in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Application

  • Photocatalytic applications in renewable energy: Research highlights the role of Zn(x)Cd(1-x)S nanoparticles, where 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid is used to enhance photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production. This process supports sustainable energy solutions (Pham et al., 2023).
  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis: A study on the synthesis of biodegradable oligoesters from ε-caprolactone and 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid using immobilized lipases demonstrates its potential in creating environmentally friendly materials (Todea et al., 2019).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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