Description

Methyl (2-Furfurylthio)Acetate is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic ester, recognized for its unique furan and thioether functional groups. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing complex sulfur-based moieties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and flavor & fragrance industries to create novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used in the creation of complex sulfurous notes and roasted, meaty aromas for high-value applications.
• Material Science Research: Monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or adhesive properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Versatile reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds and facilitating sulfur-based coupling reactions in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (2-Furfurylthio)Acetate
CAS No.	108499-33-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3S
Molecular Weight	186.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(furfurylthio)acetate; 2-(Furfurylthio)acetic acid methyl ester; Acetic acid, 2-(furfurylthio)-, methyl ester; Methyl (furan-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)acetate; (Furfurylthio)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl (2-furfurylmercapto)acetate; Methyl α-[(2-furanylmethyl)thio]acetate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl (2-Furfurylthio)Acetate adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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