2-Furoyl chloride
CAS NO.: 527-69-5
MF: C5H3ClO2
EINECS NO.: 208-422-9
MF: C5H3ClO2
EINECS NO.: 208-422-9
API216
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2-Furoyl chloride is an acyl chloride of furan.
It takes the form of a corrosive liquid, which is more irritating to the eyes than benzoyl chloride.
2-Furoyl chloride is a useful pharmaceutical intermediate and is used in the synthesis of mometasone furoate,
an antiinflammatory prodrug used in the treatment of skin disorders, hay fever and asthma.
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2-Furoyl chloride has no major applications but it has been used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals;
examples include mometasone furoate,fluticasone furoate, diloxanide furoate,Ceftiofur (Excenel), mirfentanil, quinfamide,and diclofurime



