Description

4-Tetrahydropyranyloxy-Butan-2-One 90% is a versatile protected ketone derivative, specifically the tetrahydropyranyl (THP) ether of 4-hydroxybutan-2-one. This compound serves as a crucial building block and protecting group intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis, offering chemists a handle for selective manipulation. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical R&D and production teams for constructing complex molecular architectures where temporary protection of hydroxyl functionality is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized butanone moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring protected ketone functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals where the THP group provides stability during reactions.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in methodological development and complex natural product synthesis in R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer modifier to introduce specific ketone and ether linkages into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Tetrahydropyranyloxy-Butan-2-One 90%
CAS No.	20705-59-3
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)butan-2-one; 1-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)-3-butanone; 4-(THP-Oxy)-2-butanone; 3-Oxo-1-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxy)butane; 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone tetrahydropyranyl ether; 2-Butanone, 4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)-; THP ether of 4-hydroxy-2-butanone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Tetrahydropyranyloxy-Butan-2-One 90% is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including assay (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the specified purity and consistency standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is compatible with common organic solvents but should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 90.0%
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.