Description

5-Pentylfuran-2(5H)-One is a versatile furanone derivative, a key chemical building block valued for its unique lactone-fused furan structure. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules, offering a reactive scaffold for creating flavors, fragrances, and advanced pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for its role in developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of lactone-based flavoring agents and aroma chemicals, contributing to creamy, buttery, or fruity notes.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the construction of heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive furanone core.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for cyclization reactions and as a starting material for complex natural product analogs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals used in electronics, polymers, and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Pentylfuran-2(5H)-One
CAS No.	21963-26-8
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Pentyl-2(5H)-furanone; 5-Pentylfuran-2-one; 2(5H)-Furanone, 5-pentyl-; 5-Amylfuran-2(5H)-one; γ-Pentyl-γ-butyrolactone; 5-Pentylbutenolide; 5-n-Pentyl-2(5H)-furanone
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Quality Control

Our 5-Pentylfuran-2(5H)-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%

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