5-Nitro-2-furoic acid

Name: 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023352

About 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid, an impurity of Nifuratel registered under CAS number 645-12-5. The compound has the formula C5H3NO5, corresponding to a molecular weight of 157.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-nitrofuran-2-carboxylic acid. It is also known as Nitrofurate or 5-Nitrofuroic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Nifuratel to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Nifuratel

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Nitro-2-furoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-023352
CAS Number	645-12-5
IUPAC name	5-nitrofuran-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₃NO₅
Molecular weight	157.08 g/mol
Exact mass	157.0011
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IODMEDPPCXSFLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(OC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O
PubChem CID	12577

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	96.3 Å²
Synonyms	Nitrofurate, 5-Nitrofuroic acid, 2-Furoic acid, 5-nitro-, 5-Nitro-2-furancarboxylic Acid, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, 5-Nitrofurancarboxylic acid, 5-Nitropyromucic acid, 5-nitro-2-furan-carboxylic acid, 5-Nitro-furan-2-carboxylic acid, 5-Nitropyromucate, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-nitro

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements: P203, P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P318, P337 + P317, 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-Nitro-2-furoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid is 645-12-5. It is also known as Nitrofurate, 5-Nitrofuroic acid, 2-Furoic acid, 5-nitro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid?

5-Nitro-2-furoic acid has the molecular formula C5H3NO5 and a molecular weight of 157.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-nitrofuran-2-carboxylic acid.

What is 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid used for?

5-Nitro-2-furoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Nifuratel. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid can I order?

We supply 5-Nitro-2-furoic 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-Nitro-2-furoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Nitro-2-furoic 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-Nitro-2-furoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Nitro-2-furoic 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.