Methyl 5-nitro-2-furoate

5-硝基-2-糠酸甲酯

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. It is also known as 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, methyl ester, 2-Furoic acid, 5-nitro-, methyl ester and 5-Nitro-2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester. 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-1993456-7
Molecular Formula
C6H5NO5
Chinese Name
5-硝基-2-糠酸甲酯
Molecular Weight
171.10800 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point78-82 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point284.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.402g/cm3
Flash Point125.7ºC

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.

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