Description

2,3,4-Furantriol, Tetrahydro-3-(Hydroxymethyl)-, (3R,4R)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, chiral furan derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and stereochemically defined building block for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, antibacterial, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, biologically active molecules for crop protection and pest management.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and natural product total synthesis.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Potential building block for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in enantioselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Furantriol, Tetrahydro-3-(Hydroxymethyl)-, (3R,4R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	396092-72-1
Molecular Formula	C5H10O4
Molecular Weight	134.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(3R,4R)-Tetrahydro-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3,4-furantriol; (3R,4R)-Tetrahydro-3-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2,3,4-triol; (3R,4R)-THFT; Tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-, (3R,4R)-; (3R,4R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol; Chiral Tetrahydrofuran Triol Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Furantriol, Tetrahydro-3-(Hydroxymethyl)-, (3R,4R)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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