Description

2(5H)-Furanone, 5-[[(1S,2R,5S)-5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)Cyclohexyl]Oxy]-, (5S)- is a high-purity, optically active lactone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereochemical configurations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced, enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is stereospecific.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing complex, natural-identical aroma molecules and flavorants with nuanced olfactory properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research focused on developing new catalytic methodologies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms or biological pathways due to its reactive lactone functionality.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2(5H)-Furanone, 5-[[(1S,2R,5S)-5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)Cyclohexyl]Oxy]-, (5S)-
CAS No.	122079-41-8
Molecular Formula	C14H22O3
Molecular Weight	238.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(5S)-5-[(1S,2R,5S)-5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexyl]oxy]furan-2(5H)-one; (-)-Menthyl 5-Hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; L-Menthyl 5-Hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; (S)-5-((1S,2R,5S)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)-2(5H)-furanone; Optically Active Menthyl Lactone Derivative; Chiral Butenolide Derivative; 5-((1S,2R,5S)-5-Methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexyl)oxy)furan-2(5H)-one
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Quality Control

Our 2(5H)-Furanone derivative is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting research and development standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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