CAS 3238-40-2 | 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid
Name: 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid
CAS number: 3238-40-2
Molecular formula: C6H4O5
Molecular weight: 156.09
EINECS number: 221-800-8
MDL No.：MFCD00016582
Product Overview
2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) serves as a bio-based aromatic building block derived from renewable carbohydrate feedstocks. Recognized as an eco-friendly substitute for petroleum-derived terephthalic acid (PTA), it acts as a primary precursor for synthesizing high-performance biopolymers, resins, and specialized chemical intermediates.
Primary Applications & Characteristics
- Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) Production: Functions as the primary monomer to synthesize PEF plastics, offering enhanced thermal stability and superior barrier properties against oxygen and moisture compared to conventional PET.
- Sustainable Polymer Synthesis: Utilized in manufacturing bio-based polyesters, polyamides, coating resins, and polyurethane formulations.
- Chemical Intermediate: Applied in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and functional material production.
- Environmental Footprint: Enables a reduction in carbon emissions by replacing fossil-fuel-based raw materials in industrial processing.
Technical Specifications & Synonyms
| Property / Parameter | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid |
| CAS Registry Number | 3238-40-2 |
| EINECS Number | 221-800-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H4O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 156.09 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Melting Point | > 300 °C |
| Synonyms / Alternate Names | FDCA; Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid; Dehydromucic acid; 2,5-Dicarboxyfuran |
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