Batch NO.:ISO260603 Assay:99.32%(HPLC) Loss on Drying:0.19% Residue on Ignition:0.05% Heavy Metal(Pb):<10ppm Arsenic:<2ppm Total Related Impurity:≤0.30% Residual Organic Solvent: Meet ICH Q3C limit requirement

Methyl 2-furoate is an important furan heterocyclic ester widely used in synthetic fragrance development, fine organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediate research, restricted from random addition into edible commodities without food-grade certification. As a characteristic raw material for fruit-type spices, it is used in laboratory blending of pineapple, berry and caramel flavors for daily chemical essence formulation tests. In organic synthesis, it serves as fundamental starting material for hydrolysis, reduction and ammonolysis reactions to produce 2-furoic acid, furfuryl alcohol and furamide intermediates for new drug synthesis. High-purity grade acts as chromatographic reference substance for GC calibration during quantitative analysis of furan derivative mixtures in analytical labs. It is also adopted for heterocyclic lead compound screening in medicinal chemistry via ring-opening and derivatization modification of furan ring structure.

GHS hazard classification is Warning grade with H226 flammable liquid and vapor, H315 skin irritation and H319 serious eye irritation hazard statements. Operators need nitrile protective gloves, splash-proof safety goggles and anti-static lab coat during liquid transfer and sampling to avoid liquid splashing and vapor inhalation. Waste liquid containing this compound is categorized as organic hazardous waste and handed over to qualified disposal agencies complying with local environmental laws rather than casual domestic waste dumping. Inhalation of high-concentration vapor may induce mild upper respiratory discomfort, and full long-term carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity experimental data are incomplete currently. Flush contaminated skin or eyes with plenty of running clean water continuously for over 15 minutes after accidental contact. Keep separate storage from strong oxidants and fire sources to prevent combustion risk caused by exothermic chemical reaction.