2-Acetylfuran is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and is used in the production of the generic cephalophosphorin antibiotic cefuroxime
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Applications
2-Acetylfuran is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and is used in the production of the generic cephalophosphorin antibiotic cefuroxime
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Floyd E. Anderson.; Charles J. Duca.; John V. Scudi. Some Heterocyclic Thiosemicarbazones. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1951, 73, (10), 4967-4968.
- Klaus Gollnick.; Axel Griesbeck. Singlet oxygen photooxygenation of furans : Isolation and reactions of (4+2)-cycloaddition products (unsaturated sec.-ozonides). Tetrahedron. 1985, 41, (11), 2057-2068.