Description

Tetrahydro-5-Hydroxy-5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Oxo-2-Furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, multifunctional furan derivative with significant synthetic utility. This compound serves as a versatile chiral building block and key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering precise stereochemical control. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including antibiotics, antivirals, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its complex furanone structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymer modifiers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and total synthesis projects.
• Bioconjugate Chemistry: Potential use in developing linkers or probes due to its hydroxyl and ester functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydro-5-Hydroxy-5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Oxo-2-Furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	13912-19-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14O6
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-Hydroxy-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate; 5-Hydroxy-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-oxotetrahydro-2-furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,5-Dihydro-5-hydroxy-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-oxo-2-furancarboxylate; Tetrahydro-2-furancarboxylic Acid, 5-Hydroxy-5-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-oxo-, Ethyl Ester; 13912-19-1; Ethyl 5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-5-hydroxy-4-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydro-5-Hydroxy-5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-4-Oxo-2-Furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for your grade.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.