5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid

Name: 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040011

About 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid, a metabolite / degradant standard registered under CAS number 6338-41-6. Formula C6H6O4, molecular weight 142.11 g/mol. Alternative names: 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid and Sumiki's acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-040011
CAS Number	6338-41-6
IUPAC name	5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₆O₄
Molecular weight	142.11 g/mol
Exact mass	142.0266
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PCSKKIUURRTAEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(OC(=C1)C(=O)O)CO
PubChem CID	80642

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	70.7 Å²
Synonyms	5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid, Sumiki's acid, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furoic acid, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furoic acid, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-, 5-hydroxymethylfuroic acid, 2-Furoic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-, 5-hydroxymethylfuranoic acid, HMFA compound, 2-Furoic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-(8CI), 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-(9CI)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid is 6338-41-6. It is also known as 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid, Sumiki's acid, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid?

5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid has the molecular formula C6H6O4 and a molecular weight of 142.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid can I order?

We supply 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.