Description

2,3-Dichlorotetrahydrofuran is a versatile chlorinated heterocyclic building block with significant synthetic utility. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a key intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced research and industrial chemistry. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing modified tetrahydrofuran rings or requiring specific chlorination patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its chlorinated structure introduces key bioactive properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers with unique chemical resistance or physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and ring-opening polymerizations, to introduce dichloro-functionalized segments.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of complex ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research: Acts as a standard or starting material in methodological development and discovery chemistry within academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichlorotetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	3511-19-1
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	141.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichlorotetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-2,3-dichlorofuran; 2,3-Dichlorooxolane; 2,3-Dichlorotetrahydro-furan; 2,3-Dichloro-tetrahydrofuran; NSC 60545; 2,3-Dichlorooxacyclopentane
EINECS	222-500-9

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichlorotetrahydrofuran is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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 acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.460 - 1.470

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