2-Furoic acid
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MedKoo CAT#: 558613

CAS#: 88-14-2

Description: 2-Furoic acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid that is shown to be effective in lowering both serum cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels significantly in rats with an elevation of HDL cholesterol level at 20 mg/kg/day orally.


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2-Furoic acid
CAS# 88-14-2

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 558613
Name: 2-Furoic acid
CAS#: 88-14-2
Chemical Formula: C5H4O3
Exact Mass: 112.02
Molecular Weight: 112.080
Elemental Analysis: C, 53.58; H, 3.60; O, 42.82

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Synonym: 2-Furoic acid; 2 Furoic acid; 2Furoic acid; alpha-Furancarboxylic acid; alpha-Furoic acid; Kyselina 2-furoova;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2-Furancarboxylic acid

InChi Key: SMNDYUVBFMFKNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C5H4O3/c6-5(7)4-2-1-3-8-4/h1-3H,(H,6,7)

SMILES Code: O=C(C1=CC=CO1)O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.03.00

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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 112.08 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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