Description

Tetrahydro-5-Oxo-2-Phenylfuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. Industries that require high-purity chiral synthons, such as pharmaceutical R&D and specialty chemical manufacturing, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex lactone or furanone structures.
• Chiral Synthesis: Used in asymmetric synthesis to construct stereogenic centers, valuable for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for creating specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and performance materials.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various condensation, cyclization, and functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydro-5-Oxo-2-Phenylfuran-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	13389-88-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10O4
Molecular Weight	206.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxy-2-phenyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran; 2-Phenyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-2-phenyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 2-Phenyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone-3-carboxylic acid; Tetrahydro-2-phenyl-5-oxo-3-furancarboxylic acid; 3-Furancarboxylic acid, tetrahydro-5-oxo-2-phenyl-; 13389-88-3; 2-Phenyl-γ-oxo-γ-butyrolactone-3-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydro-5-Oxo-2-Phenylfuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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