2-Furoic acid CAS 88-14-2 is a white monoclinic rhombohedral crystal, slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water, ethanol and ether. It can be used to synthesize methyl furan, furfuramide and furoate esters and salts; in plastics It can be used as plasticizer, thermosetting resin, etc. in the chemicalbook industry; as a preservative in the food industry; it can also be used as an intermediate for paint additives, medicines and fragrances, etc.