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Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate (CAS 2527-96-0)

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Alternate Names:
5-Methylfuran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
CAS Number:
2527-96-0
Molecular Weight:
140.14
Molecular Formula:
C7H8O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate is an ester found in various fruits and flowers. It is responsible for the sweet, fruity aroma. Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate is formed through the esterification of 5-methyl-2-furoic acid with methanol. Its ability to enhance the sensory experience of beverages, combined with its antioxidant properties, makes it a compound of interest in biochemistry and related fields.


Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate (CAS 2527-96-0) References

  1. Doubly Vinylogous Aldol Reaction of Furoate Esters with Aldehydes and Ketones.  |  Hartwig, WT. and Sammakia, T. 2017. J Org Chem. 82: 759-764. PMID: 27966966

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Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate, 1 g

sc-235800
1 g
$52.00