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2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA), identified by its Chemical Abstracts Service registry number CAS 3238-40-2, has emerged as one of the most critical bio-based building block chemicals of the 21st century. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as one of the top 12 bio-based priority platform chemicals, FDCA serves as the direct bio-renewable substitute for petroleum-derived Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Isophthalic Acid (IPA).
As global industries face strict net-zero carbon targets, regulatory mandates like the European Green Deal, and consumer preference for low-carbon packaging, procurement managers and chemical process engineers are accelerating their sourcing of high-purity 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid. The commercial scalability of FDCA enables the commercialization of Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF), a 100% bio-based, fully recyclable polyester material that outperforms traditional Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) across critical physical and barrier parameters.
| Parameter / Property | Technical Specification (Polymer Grade) | Industrial Grade Specification | Testing Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA) / Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid | ||
| CAS Registry Number | 3238-40-2 | ||
| Molecular Formula / Mass | C₆H₄O₅ / 156.09 g/mol | ||
| Assay / Chemical Purity | ≥ 99.5% (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% (HPLC) | High-Performance Liquid Chromatography |
| Monocarboxylic Impurities (FFCA) | < 100 ppm | < 1000 ppm | HPLC / UV Detection |
| Appearance | Off-white to pure white crystalline powder | Light yellowish to off-white powder | Visual / Colorimeter |
| Moisture Content (LOD) | ≤ 0.3% | ≤ 0.8% | Karl Fischer Titration |
| Ash Content | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.2% | Gravimetric Ignition Test |
| Melting Point Range | > 342 °C (Decomposes) | > 338 °C (Decomposes) | Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) |
Industrial demand for FDCA is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 26.4% through 2032. Early adopters in multi-national beverage, automotive, and packaging sectors are securing long-term off-take agreements with reliable Asian and global manufacturing partners to stabilize raw material costs.
Replacing fossil-based terephthalic acid with plant-derived FDCA reduces cradle-to-gate greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70%. Furthermore, PEF requires lower processing temperatures during blow molding, conserving thermal energy across conversion facilities.
FDCA production leverages renewable agricultural feedstocks such as fructose, glucose, and cellulosic biomass derived from non-food crops. Our production facilities maintain multi-channel supply routes ensuring zero operational downtime for high-volume enterprise contracts.
Discover how 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid optimizes physical properties across polymers, coatings, and high-performance resins.
PEF is the primary derivative of FDCA when copolymerized with Bio-Monoethylene Glycol (MEG). Compared to standard PET, PEF exhibits superior barrier performance:
By reacting 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid with various diamines (e.g., hexamethylenediamine), chemical formulators produce high-performance bio-polyamides:
FDCA acts as a rigid, aromatic-mimicking monomer block for polyester polyols used in high-durability coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomeric polyurethanes (CASE):
Understanding the structural advantages of 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid in polymer matrices:
| Physical / Mechanical Property | Bio-Based PEF (FDCA Derived) | Petroleum PET (PTA Derived) | Performance Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Transition Temp (Tg) | 86 °C | 74 °C | +12 °C (Superior Thermal Resistance) |
| Melting Temperature (Tm) | 211 °C | 245 °C | Lower Processing Energy Input required |
| Young's Modulus (GPa) | 3.1 - 3.6 GPa | 2.1 - 2.2 GPa | ~50% Higher Stiffness / Structural Rigidity |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 65 - 75 MPa | 50 - 60 MPa | Greater burst strength for lightweighting bottles |
| O₂ Permeability (cc.mm/m².day.atm) | 0.015 | 0.090 | 600% Greater Oxidation Protection |
Deep-dive analysis into the industrial chemical production of CAS 3238-40-2 from renewable hexose sugars.
The industrial synthesis of 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid relies on the catalytic dehydration of carbohydrates into furanic intermediates followed by selective aerobic oxidation. Overcoming historical scaling barriers required breakthrough innovations in heterogeneous catalyst longevity, solvent recycling, and impurity separation.
Fructose or glucose feedstocks undergo acid-catalyzed dehydration in aqueous or organic solvent systems (such as ionic liquids or DMSO/water mixtures) to produce 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF).
5-HMF undergoes liquid-phase catalytic oxidation using molecular oxygen under mild pressure. Prominent catalysts include heterogeneous noble metals (Ru/C, Pd/C, Pt/Au) or transition metal combinations (Co-Mn-Br system).
The oxidation pathway proceeds sequentially: 5-HMF → 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (HMFA) → 5-formyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (FFCA) → 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA).
Because FFCA impurities act as chain terminators during polymerization, raw FDCA undergoes precise fractional crystallization and activated carbon filtration to yield polymer-grade purity (>99.5%).
JIMPOCHEM's R&D division, in collaboration with leading regional chemical engineering universities, is advancing three secondary-generation process enhancements:
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Adhering strictly to the standard that "Quality is the Lifeline of an Enterprise," every batch of 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid undergoes rigorous analytical verification (HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, FT-IR). Our comprehensive batch-traceability system allows clients to trace raw material origins, reactor parameters, and testing reports via container QR tags.
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