Description

3-Furancarboxylicacid,Tetrahydro-4-Hydroxy-,Ethylester(9Ci) is a specialized furan derivative ester, a high-purity intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique tetrahydrofuran scaffold with hydroxyl and ester functionalities makes it a valuable chiral building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its furan-based structure for bioactive molecule design.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals where the tetrahydrofuran moiety is desirable.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound in catalysis research, especially in asymmetric synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in synthesizing specialized polymers or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its functional group versatility.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Furancarboxylicacid,Tetrahydro-4-Hydroxy-,Ethylester(9Ci)
CAS No.	176909-98-1
Molecular Formula	C7H10O4
Molecular Weight	158.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Hydroxytetrahydro-3-furancarboxylate; 4-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-3-furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-3-furoate; 3-Carbethoxy-4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran; 176909-98-1; (9CI) designation for Chemical Abstracts indexing.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Furancarboxylicacid,Tetrahydro-4-Hydroxy-,Ethylester(9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity (typically by HPLC or GC), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for reliable sourcing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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