Description

2-tert-Butoxytetrahydrofuran is a versatile chemical intermediate and protecting group reagent, primarily used in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a masked form of butyraldehyde or as a precursor for other functionalized tetrahydrofurans, offering chemists a valuable tool for complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a specialty reagent for creating flavors, fragrances, and advanced material precursors.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a protecting group for aldehydes or as a starting material for heterocyclic chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymeric materials.
• Research & Development: Critical tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-tert-Butoxytetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	1927-59-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butoxy)tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-2-(2-methyl-2-propoxy)furan; 2-tert-Butoxyoxolane; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)tetrahydrofuran; THF-2-OtBu; tert-Butyl tetrahydro-2-furanyl ether
EINECS	217-690-9

Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butoxytetrahydrofuran is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4180 - 1.4220
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.910 - 0.930

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