Description

Furan, Tetrahydro-2-(Phenylsulfonyl)- is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a sulfonyl group attached to a tetrahydrofuran ring. This structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sulfone or tetrahydrofuran motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of novel polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for cyclization reactions and as a chiral synthon in asymmetric synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furan, Tetrahydro-2-(Phenylsulfonyl)-
CAS No.	120346-80-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3S
Molecular Weight	212.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Phenylsulfonyl)tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-2-(phenylsulfonyl)furan; 2-(Benzenesulfonyl)tetrahydrofuran; α-(Phenylsulfonyl)tetrahydrofuran; THF-2-sulfonylbenzene; Phenyl tetrahydrofuran-2-yl sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Furan, Tetrahydro-2-(Phenylsulfonyl)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.