Methyl 5-formyl-2-methyl-3-furoate

5-甲酰基-2-甲基-3-糠酸甲酯

Also known as: methyl 5-formyl-2-methylfuran-3-carboxylate, 3-furancarboxylic acid, 5-formyl-2-methyl-, methyl ester, methyl 5-formyl-2-methyl-3-furancarboxylate, 5-formyl-2-methylfuran-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester, methyl-2-methyl-5-formyl-3-furoate

Methyl 5-formyl-2-methyl-3-furoate (CAS 81661-26-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O4 and a molecular weight of 168.14700 g/mol. It is also known as methyl 5-formyl-2-methylfuran-3-carboxylate, 3-furancarboxylic acid, 5-formyl-2-methyl-, methyl ester and methyl 5-formyl-2-methyl-3-furancarboxylate. Key properties include a melting point of 83ºC, a boiling point of 275.2ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.217g/cm3 and a flash point of 120.2ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

81661-26-9

Jingsj CID

J-1526292-7

Molecular Formula

C₈H₈O₄

Chinese Name

5-甲酰基-2-甲基-3-糠酸甲酯

Molecular Weight

168.14700 g/mol

Category

Organic Acids

Last updated

8/21/2026