Description

(S)-2-(Tetrahydrofuran-3-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-value chiral building block and versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its stereochemically defined structure, which is crucial for imparting specific biological activity in advanced pharmaceutical compounds. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-(Tetrahydrofuran-3-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	146255-26-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-(Oxolan-3-yl)acetic acid; (S)-Tetrahydrofuran-3-ylacetic Acid; (3S)-Tetrahydro-3-furanacetic Acid; (S)-3-Carboxymethyltetrahydrofuran; (S)-2-(Tetrahydro-3-furanyl)acetic Acid; (S)-THF-3-Acetic Acid; (S)-3-Furanylacetic acid, tetrahydro-
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-(Tetrahydrofuran-3-Yl)Acetic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and production use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.