Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate

Also known as: 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, methyl ester, 2-Furoic acid, 5-nitro-, methyl ester, 5-Nitro-2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester, 5-Nitro-2-furoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 5-nitrofuroate, Methyl 5-nitropyromucate, Methyl nitrofuroate, NSC 6457, 5-Nitro-2-(methoxycarbonyl)furan, 5-Nitro-2-carbomethoxyfuran, Methyl 5'-nitropyromucate, MFCD00051956

Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate (CAS 1874-23-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H5NO5 and a molecular weight of 171.10800 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 78-82 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 284.3ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.402g/cm3 and a flash point of 125.7ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 1874-23-3
Jingsj CID: J-1993456-6
Molecular Formula: C₆H₅NO₅
Molecular Weight: 171.10800 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	78-82 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	284.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.402g/cm3
Flash Point	125.7ºC
Exact Mass	171.01700
PSA	85.26000
LogP	1.49760
Vapor Pressure	0.003mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.516

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2932190090
Summary	2932190090 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-nitro-2-furoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate is 1874-23-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate?

Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate has molecular formula C6H5NO5 and molecular weight 171.10800 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate?

For Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate, Upstream Products: Methyl 2-furoate, Methanol, 5-Nitrofurfural; Downstream Products: Methyl 5-aminofuran-2-carboxylate, 4-isopropylfuran-2-carbaldehyde, Methyl 5-hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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