Description

Tetrahydro-5-Methyl-2-Furanol is a valuable cyclic alcohol derivative of furan, serving as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a tetrahydrofuran ring with a hydroxymethyl substituent, makes it particularly significant for the preparation of complex molecules requiring specific stereochemistry. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the asymmetric synthesis of pharmaceutical actives, including antiviral and cardiovascular drugs.
• Utilized in the production of specialty solvents and plasticizers with tailored properties for high-performance polymers.
• Serves as a precursor for synthesizing ligands and catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Employed in the research and development of flavor and fragrance compounds, contributing to complex aroma profiles.
• Acts as a building block for agrochemicals, such as herbicides and insecticides, requiring specific stereoisomers for efficacy.
• Used in the synthesis of functional monomers for specialty resins and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydro-5-Methyl-2-Furanol
CAS No.	18545-25-0
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyltetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol; 5-Methyltetrahydro-2-furanmethanol; (Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furyl)methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyltetrahydrofuran; α-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyltetrahydrofuran; 5-Methyl-2-furanmethanol, tetrahydro-; 5-Methyltetrahydrofurfurylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydro-5-Methyl-2-Furanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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