Description

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Bromide is a versatile organic bromide derivative of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, serving as a crucial alkylating agent and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, offering high selectivity and efficiency. This compound is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical production, and the synthesis of specialty polymers and fine chemicals where precise functionalization is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for neurologically active compounds and other complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring furan-based side chains.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, resins, and coatings to impart specific chemical resistance or functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the tetrahydrofurfuryloxymethyl group.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions and asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydrofurfuryl Bromide
CAS No.	1192-30-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO
Molecular Weight	165.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl bromide; 2-(Bromomethyl)tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-2-furanmethyl bromide; Tetrahydro-2-furylmethyl bromide; Bromomethyltetrahydrofuran; THF-2-ylmethyl bromide; α-Bromomethyltetrahydrofuran; 2-Tetrahydrofurylmethyl bromide
EINECS	214-757-3

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydrofurfuryl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.485 - 1.495
Density (20°C)	1.40 - 1.45 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.