5-hydroxymethyl-2-furoic acid Pale yellow solid 6338-41-6

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid is also known as HMFCA or 5-HMFCA. It is a furan derivative and contains a furan ring with a carboxylic acid group and a hydroxymethyl group attached to it. 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and organic solvents. It is primarily used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other organic compounds. It can also be used as a building block in the production of polymers and resins. This compound is derived from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which is obtained from the dehydration of sugars. HMFCA can be further converted into various derivatives through chemical reactions, such as esterification, amidation, and condensation reactions. English Name: 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid  English alias:5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid chemical CAS No. 6338-41-6 Molecular weight: 142.10900 Molecular formula: C6H6O4 Appearance a…