Starsky Supplies Bio-Based Polymer Intermediate

Shanghai Starsky New Material Co., Ltd. is supplying 5,5′-Oxybis(5-methylene-2-furaldehyde) (OBMF, CAS 7389-38-0), an intermediate chemical used in the production of sustainable, bio-based polymers.

The compound, a yellow powder with the molecular formula C12H10O5 and a melting point of approximately 113.5–115.5 °C, features two furan rings linked by an oxygen atom, each with a methylene and an aldehyde group. These functional groups make OBMF a versatile building block for chemical synthesis.

OBMF is typically synthesized from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a platform chemical derived from renewable resources like carbohydrates. Green, one-pot synthesis methods starting from sugar derivatives have also been developed, aiming to reduce environmental impact.

The company's material serves as a component in the production of high-performance polyamides and polyimides. These bio-based polymers offer enhanced strength, durability, and thermal resistance, making them suitable for demanding applications in the aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors, where industry-wide shifts towards sustainable materials are ongoing.