Furoic acid, 2-

Furoic acid, 2-

Furoic acid, 2-

$190.00 - 5 mg

$665.00 - 25 mg

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Code
BIA-F3172
Synonyms
2-Carboxyfuran, 2-Furanoic acid, Furan-2-carboxylic acid, Pyromucic acid, α-Furancarboxylic acid, α-Furoic acid
CAS #
88-14-2
Molecular Formula
C5H4O3
Molecular Weight
112.1
Purity
>95% by HPLC
Long Term Storage
-20°C
Solubility
Soluble in methanol, DMSO.

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Application Notes

2-Furoic acid is isolated from the roots of the common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, as well as a range of fungi and bacteria. 2-Furoic acid is used in the food industry as a preservative and flavoring agent. 2-Furoic acid exhibits hypolipidemic activity and is thought to act as an allelochemical in plants. 2-Furoic acid may be used as a carbon source for the growth of Pseudomonads.

References

  • Hall I.H. et al. The hypolipidemic effects of 2-furoic acid in Sprague-Dawley rats. Arch. Pharm. (Weinheim) 1993, 326, 15.
  • Metabolism of 2-furoic acid by a Pseudomonas fluorescens. Jones A. et al. Biochem. J. 1967, 105, 31P.
  • Symbiotic biodegradation of furfural by some bacteria. Han H.E. et al. Misaengmul Hakhoechi 1979, 17, 198.

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