Description

Hexahydro-Furo[2,3-B]Furan is a high-purity, bicyclic heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused furan structure makes it a valuable precursor for developing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral, cardiovascular, and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Used to construct sophisticated ligand frameworks for metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions, enhancing enantioselectivity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals requiring its rigid, oxygenated bicyclic core.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for creating novel odorants and flavor compounds with unique organoleptic properties.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or building block for novel polymers and advanced materials with specific thermal or chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexahydro-Furo[2,3-B]Furan
CAS No.	26457-63-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,3a,4,5,6-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan; Bicyclo[3.3.0]octane-2,6-dione, tetrahydro-; Tetrahydro-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane; Hexahydro-2,6-epoxycyclopenta[b]furan; 2,6-Dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane, tetrahydro-; Furo[2,3-b]furan, hexahydro-; (3aR,6aS)-rel-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan
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Quality Control

Our Hexahydro-Furo[2,3-B]Furan is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (or as specified)
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.