Description

1-(2-Furyl)-1-Butanol is a versatile furan-based organic compound with a unique structure combining a furan ring and a butanol chain. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the furan moiety can contribute to biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific flavor compounds, leveraging the characteristic aroma notes of furan derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for asymmetric synthesis, Grignard reactions, and the preparation of ligands or functional materials.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for polymers and resins due to its reactive hydroxyl group and aromatic character.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Furyl)-1-Butanol
CAS No.	4208-62-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Furanyl)-1-butanol; 1-(Furan-2-yl)butan-1-ol; α-Butylfurfuryl alcohol; 2-(1-Hydroxybutyl)furan; 1-Butyl-1-(2-furyl)methanol; (±)-1-(2-Furyl)-1-butanol; Furan-2-yl(propyl)methanol
EINECS	224-124-8

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Furyl)-1-Butanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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