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Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate

Also known as: 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylate, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-, methyl ester, 5-hydroxymethylfuroic acid methyl ester, 2-carbomethoxy-5-hydroxymethylfuran, 5-(hydroxymethyl)furo-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, 5-Hydroxymethyl-furan-2-carbonsaeure-methylester, methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylate

Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate (CAS 36802-01-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O4 and a molecular weight of 156.13600 g/mol. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
36802-01-4
Jingsj CID
J-1074431-7
Molecular Formula
C7H8O4
Molecular Weight
156.13600 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Exact Mass156.04200
PSA59.67000
LogP0.55850

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2932190090
Summary2932190090 other compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate is 36802-01-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate?

Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate has molecular formula C7H8O4 and molecular weight 156.13600 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate?

For Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate, Upstream Products: 5-Formyl-2-furoic acid, (Trimethylsilyl)diazomethane, methyl 5-formylfuran-2-carboxylate; Downstream Products: Dimethyl furan-2,5-dicarboxylate, 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furoate (CAS 36802-01-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1074431-7 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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