Description

3,3-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile aldehyde derivative of a substituted tetrahydrofuran, identified by CAS NO 1404195-12-5. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific stereochemistry and functional groups into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the specific stereochemistry influences biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in the development and study of new asymmetric catalytic reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific functional and physical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in both academic laboratories and corporate R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1404195-12-5
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3,3-dimethyltetrahydrofuran; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-tetrahydrofuraldehyde; 3,3-Dimethyltetrahydro-2-furancarboxaldehyde; 3,3-Dimethyldihydro-2(3H)-furancarboxaldehyde; (Tetrahydro-3,3-dimethyl-2-furanyl)methanal; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxotetrahydrofuran (tautomer); 2-Carbaldehyde-3,3-dimethyltetrahydrofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.