Description

4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One 95% (Cis And Trans) is a high-purity, versatile furan-based α,β-unsaturated ketone. This compound serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactive double bond and heterocyclic furan moiety. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and flavor & fragrance industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new crop protection agents, including fungicides and insecticides.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a starting material for creating complex aroma molecules and flavorants due to its furan structure.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a versatile reagent for methodology development, catalysis studies, and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing other specialty chemicals used in electronics, dyes, and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One 95% (Cis And Trans)
CAS No.	108811-61-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Furanyl)-3-buten-2-one; 3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2-furanyl)-; 4-Furfurylidene-2-butanone; (E/Z)-4-(Furan-2-yl)but-3-en-2-one; 2-Furyl vinyl ketone; Furan-2-yl vinyl ketone; 4-(2-Furyl)-3-buten-2-one (cis/trans mixture)
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure the specified purity and isomer ratio. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Cis and Trans isomers)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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