Description

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive organic halide derived from furan chemistry. This compound serves as a crucial alkylating agent and a key intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing tetrahydrofuran or chloromethyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as an alkylating agent in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, modifying properties like solubility or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and the preparation of other furan-based derivatives.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydrofurfuryl Chloride
CAS No.	3003-84-7
Molecular Formula	C5H9ClO
Molecular Weight	120.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol, chloride; 2-Chloromethyltetrahydrofuran; (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl chloride; 2-Tetrahydrofuranylmethyl chloride; THF-2-CH2Cl; α-Chloromethyltetrahydrofuran
EINECS	221-107-5

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydrofurfuryl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity verification, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4580 - 1.4620
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.14 g/mL

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