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5-Nitro-2-furoic acid (CAS 645-12-5)

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Alternate Names:
5-Nitrofuran-2-carboxylic acid
CAS Number:
645-12-5
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
157.08
Molecular Formula:
C5H3NO5
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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5-Nitro-2-furoic acid (5-NO2-FA) is a highly versatile organic compound extensively utilized in diverse scientific research applications. Derived from furan, it is a dicarboxylic acid. It presents as a white crystalline solid, displaying solubility in both water and organic solvents. The applications of 5-NO2-FA in scientific research are numerous and varied. Notably, it has been employed in the study of enzyme inhibitors, and as a corrosion inhibitor. As a starting material, it serves as a pivotal component for synthesizing various organic compounds, including 5-nitro-2-furoic acid esters and derivatives. Additionally, 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid finds utility in the synthesis of diverse nanomaterials, encompassing carbon nanotubes and graphene. Though the precise mechanism of action for 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid is not entirely elucidated, it has been found to effectively inhibit the activity of several enzymes, such as aldehyde dehydrogenase, xanthine oxidase, and cyclooxygenase.


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5-Nitro-2-furoic acid, 5 g

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5 g
$50.00