Description

2-[(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-4-Yl)Oxy]Acetic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both an ether-linked tetrahydropyran ring and a carboxylic acid group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring ether and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chelating ligands or organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or grafting agent to introduce functional groups into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex heterocycles and other specialty organic compounds.
• Chemical Linker: Utilized in bioconjugation chemistry and material science to tether different molecular entities via its acid group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-4-Yl)Oxy]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	160251-58-1
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Oxan-4-yloxy)acetic acid; (Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)acetic Acid; 4-Oxanyloxyacetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-[(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)oxy]-; THPO-acetic acid; 2-(Tetrahydropyran-4-yloxy)acetic acid; 4-(Carboxymethoxy)tetrahydropyran
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Quality Control

Our 2-[(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-4-Yl)Oxy]Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be tailored to meet research-grade or GMP-grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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