a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid

Name: a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-024889

About a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid

a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid is an impurity of Cefuroxime carrying the CAS registry number 1467-70-5. Its molecular formula is C6H4O4 and its molecular weight is 140.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-(furan-2-yl)-2-oxoacetic acid. It is also known as 2-Oxo-2-Furanacetic Acid or alpha-Oxo-2-furanacetic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Cefuroxime impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Related to Cefuroxime

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-024889
CAS Number	1467-70-5
IUPAC name	2-(furan-2-yl)-2-oxoacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₄O₄
Molecular weight	140.09 g/mol
Exact mass	140.011
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IXVPCJUAKDVYKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=COC(=C1)C(=O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	73846

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	67.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Oxo-2-Furanacetic Acid, alpha-Oxo-2-furanacetic acid, alpha-Oxofuran-2-acetic acid, 2-Furylglyoxylic acid, 2-(2-furyl)-2-oxoacetic acid, 2-Furanyl(oxo)acetic acid, 2-Oxo-2-(2-furanyl)acetic acid, (2-Furyl)glyoxylic acid, 2-Furanacetic acid, alpha-oxo-, Furan-2-yl-oxo-acetic acid, 2-Furanglyoxylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, 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 a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid is 1467-70-5. It is also known as 2-Oxo-2-Furanacetic Acid, alpha-Oxo-2-furanacetic acid, alpha-Oxofuran-2-acetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid?

a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid has the molecular formula C6H4O4 and a molecular weight of 140.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(furan-2-yl)-2-oxoacetic acid.

What is a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid used for?

a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cefuroxime. 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 a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid can I order?

We supply a-Oxo-2-furanacetic 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 a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of a-Oxo-2-furanacetic 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 a-Oxo-2-furanacetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. a-Oxo-2-furanacetic 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.