Description

Ethyl 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity specialty ester compound with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, combining a tetrahydrofuran ring with an ester functional group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its furan-based structure contributes to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers for advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Functions as a solvent or a co-reactant in asymmetric synthesis and catalytic processes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Provides a scaffold for creating novel ligands used in homogeneous catalysis for more efficient chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1540337-79-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-methyloxolane-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxy-2-methyltetrahydrofuran; 2-Methyl-2-tetrahydrofuroic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-methyltetrahydro-2-furoate; 2-Methyltetrahydro-2-furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1540337-79-8
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.440
Density (20°C)	1.00 - 1.05 g/mL

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