Description

1-(2-Furanyl)-2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-Butanediol is a specialized organic compound featuring a furan ring, a versatile heterocyclic structure, and a butanediol backbone. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, ligand development, and the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex molecular frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of the furan ring.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials where specific stereochemistry is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create new chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research: Employed in methodological studies and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Furanyl)-2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-Butanediol
CAS No.	10564-02-0
Molecular Formula	C10H16O3
Molecular Weight	184.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Furyl)-2,3-dimethylbutane-1,4-diol; 1,4-Butanediol, 1-(2-furanyl)-2,3-dimethyl-; 2,3-Dimethyl-1-(2-furyl)-1,4-butanediol; 1-(Furan-2-yl)-2,3-dimethylbutane-1,4-diol; α-(2-Furyl)-β,γ-dimethyltetramethylene glycol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Furanyl)-2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-Butanediol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes data from techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral analysis. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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