2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid CAS 3238-40-2

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Product Description:

2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a bio-based aromatic dicarboxylic acid, typically appearing as a white to light-yellow crystalline powder. It is recognized as a key platform chemical, often derived from renewable resources like C6 sugars. FDCA is primarily valued as a monomer for producing advanced polymers, most notably polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics like PET, offering enhanced barrier properties.

2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid CAS 3238-40-2

Product Properties:

Property Value

Chemical Name

2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid

CAS Number

3238-40-2

Molecular Formula

C₆H₄O₅

Molecular Weight

156.09 g/mol

Appearance

White to light-yellow crystalline powder

Melting Point

>300 °C (decomposes)

Boiling Point

Not applicable (decomposes)

Solubility

Sparingly soluble in cold water; soluble in hot water, DMSO, and some organic solvents

Synonyms

FDCA; Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid; Dehydromucic acid

Product Usage:

  • Polymer Synthesis (Primary Use): Serves as a crucial monomer for the production of polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a bio-based polyester with superior gas barrier properties (O₂, CO₂, H₂O) compared to PET, making it ideal for food and beverage packaging (e.g., bottles, films).

  • Other Polyesters and Polyamides: Used to synthesize various other furan-based polyesters, polyamides, and polyurethanes, imparting unique thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties.

  • Plasticizers: Can be esterified to produce furan-based plasticizers as potential bio-based alternatives to phthalate plasticizers.

  • Resins and Coatings: Incorporated into resins and coatings to enhance their performance characteristics.

  • Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Investigated as a building block for certain pharmaceutical compounds and fine chemicals.

  • Fungicides: Shows potential in the development of antifungal agents.

  • Chelating Agents: Its dicarboxylic acid structure allows it to act as a chelating agent for metal ions.

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