Description

3-Bromo-4-Hydroxy-5H-Furan-2-One is a versatile brominated furanone derivative, a key heterocyclic building block prized for its reactive functional groups. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a high-purity intermediate to synthesize complex molecules with potential biological activity. It is primarily utilized in the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and production of new-generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive furanone core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals in research and process chemistry.
• Material Science: Investigated for the preparation of specialized polymers and functional materials with unique properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in life science research as a tool compound or a starting material for probes and inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Hydroxy-5H-Furan-2-One
CAS No.	21151-51-9
Molecular Formula	C₄H₃BrO₃
Molecular Weight	178.97 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; 4-Hydroxy-3-bromo-5H-furan-2-one; 3-Bromo-4-hydroxy-5H-furan-2-one; 2(5H)-Furanone, 3-bromo-4-hydroxy-; Bromohydroxyfuranone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Hydroxy-5H-Furan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; appropriate handling to minimize exposure to moisture and light is recommended to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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