2-Furoic acid
2-Furoic acid (Furan-2-carboxylic acid) is an organic compound produced through furfural oxidation[1]. 2-Furoic acid exhibits hypolipidemic effet, lowers both serum cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels in rats[2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[88-14-2]
Product Name Alternative
Pyromucic acid
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H314
Target
Acyltransferase; ATP Citrate Lyase; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-Furoic_acid.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.98
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(C1=CC=CO1)O
Molecular Formula
C5H4O3
Molecular Weight
112.08
Precautions
H314
References & Citations
[1]Wordofa GG, et al. Tolerance and metabolic response of Pseudomonas taiwanensis VLB120 towards biomass hydrolysate-derived inhibitors. Biotechnol Biofuels. 2018 Jul 19;11:199.|[2]Hall IH, et al. The hypolipidemic effects of 2-furoic acid in Sprague-Dawley rats. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) . 1993 Jan;326 (1) :15-23.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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