Description

2,5-Dihydrofuran is a versatile, highly volatile organic compound that serves as a crucial building block and reactive intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a partially saturated furan ring, makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in fine chemical and flavor & fragrance industries.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create novel ring systems.
• Research & Development: Serves as a critical tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dihydrofuran
CAS No.	1708-29-8
Molecular Formula	C4H6O
Molecular Weight	70.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dihydrofuran; 2,3-Dihydrofuran; δ3-Dihydrofuran; 2,5-Dihydrofuran, stabilized; 3,4-Dihydro-2H-furan; Furan, 2,3-dihydro-; 2,3-Dihydrofuran (principal synonym); NSC 60549
EINECS	216-969-5

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dihydrofuran is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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