Description

α-Isopropyl-2-Furanacetaldehyde is a specialized furan-based aldehyde compound with a unique aromatic profile. This chemical is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient in high-value synthesis. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create complex organoleptic properties or specific molecular architectures.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a key intermediate or building block for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals, imparting fruity, green, or woody notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and furan functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the production of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the furan ring system is a required structural component.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed as a specialized reagent for organic synthesis, including heterocyclic chemistry and the preparation of ligands for catalysts.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for exploring new chemical reactions and developing novel compounds with potential commercial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Isopropyl-2-Furanacetaldehyde
CAS No.	31681-30-8
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furanacetaldehyde, α-(1-methylethyl)-; 2-(2-Isopropyl-2-oxoethyl)furan; 2-(1-Methylethyl)-2-oxoethyl furan; α-Isopropylfuran-2-acetaldehyde; Isopropyl furfuryl ketone (related); Furfuryl isopropyl ketone (related); 31681-30-8; FEMA 4512 (if applicable for flavor use)
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Quality Control

Our α-Isopropyl-2-Furanacetaldehyde is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by GC/HPLC), identity (IR), and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.020 - 1.050

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