Methyl 5-(chloromethyl)furan-2-carboxylate consists of a furan ring with a carboxylate group (COOCH3) attached to carbon 2 and a chloromethyl group (CH2Cl) attached to carbon 5. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and can be used in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. English name:methyl 5-(chloromethyl)furan-2-carboxylate English alias:5-chloromethyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-(chloromethyl)-2-furancarboxylate; Methyl 5-(chloromethyl)furan-2-carboxylate; chemical CAS NO: 2144-37-8 Molecular weight:174.58200 Molecular formula: C7H7ClO3 Appearance and properties:White to yellow solid Density:1.266 g/cm3 Melting point:32-36 °C(lit.) Boiling point:102 °C (15 mmHg) Flash point:>230 °F Refractive index:1.49 Storage condition:Refrigerator (+4ºC) Steam pressure:0.00781mmHg at 25°C