Description

1-(2-Furyl)-2-Methyl-1,2-Butanediol is a specialized furan-based diol compound with the CAS registry number 18927-21-4. This chemical serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the furan moiety and chiral centers impart specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A versatile reagent in methodological chemistry research for studying stereoselective reactions and developing new catalytic processes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The molecule's structure makes it a candidate for developing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing monomers for specialized polymers or functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Furyl)-2-Methyl-1,2-Butanediol
CAS No.	18927-21-4
Molecular Formula	C9H14O3
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Furyl)-2-methylbutane-1,2-diol; 2-Methyl-1-(2-furyl)-1,2-butanediol; α-Methyl-α-(2-furyl)-1,2-butanediol; (RS)-1-(2-Furyl)-2-methyl-1,2-butanediol; (±)-1-(2-Furanyl)-2-methyl-1,2-butanediol; Furan-2-yl(1-hydroxy-1-methylpropyl)methanol; 1,2-Butanediol, 1-(2-furyl)-2-methyl-
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Quality Control

We supply 1-(2-Furyl)-2-Methyl-1,2-Butanediol in high-purity grades suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify required enantiomeric excess (ee)

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