Description

2-(2-Furyl)-2-Butanol is a versatile furan-based alcohol compound, serving as a valuable chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a furan ring and a chiral secondary alcohol, makes it a critical precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances. This high-purity compound is essential for research and production chemists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and flavor & fragrance industries seeking to introduce complex, oxygenated heterocyclic motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring furan-containing scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the furyl alcohol moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating complex, woody, or spicy aroma chemicals due to its heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in asymmetric synthesis, Grignard reactions, and as a starting material for various furan derivatives.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the research and preparation of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed asymmetric transformations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of novel polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Furyl)-2-Butanol
CAS No.	4229-86-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Furanyl)-2-butanol; 2-Furan-2-ylbutan-2-ol; α-Methyl-α-(2-furyl)ethanol; 2-Butanol, 2-(2-furyl)-; 2-(2-Furyl)butan-2-ol; Furylbutanol; 2-Furyl-2-butanol
EINECS	224-189-6

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Furyl)-2-Butanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Our quality assurance includes rigorous testing for identity, purity, and chiral purity where applicable. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess (if specified), and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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