Description

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-One is a versatile heterocyclic ketone and a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a tetrahydrofuran ring with a ketone group, makes it a critical intermediate for producing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactivity as a ketone.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating specific lactone and furanone notes in high-value aroma chemicals.
• Organic Solvent & Reaction Medium: Functions as a polar aprotic solvent for specialized organic reactions, including Grignard reactions and metal-catalyzed couplings.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for synthesizing specialized polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-One
CAS No.	3188-00-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Tetrahydrofuranyl methyl ketone; 2-Methyl-3-oxotetrahydrofuran; 3-Oxo-2-methyltetrahydrofuran; 2-Methyl-dihydro-furan-3-one; Methyl 3-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-yl ketone; 2-Methyltetrahydro-3-furanone
EINECS	221-687-8

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-One to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
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.