Description

3-Furanmethanol is a versatile heterocyclic building block and key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its furan ring and hydroxymethyl functionality make it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing furan motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating complex flavor and fragrance compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including esterifications, etherifications, and as a protecting group precursor.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Furanmethanol
CAS No.	4412-91-3
Molecular Formula	C5H6O2
Molecular Weight	98.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Furylmethanol; (3-Furyl)methanol; 3-Furancarbinol; 3-Hydroxymethylfuran; β-Furfuryl alcohol; 3-Furanemethanol; Furan-3-ylmethanol; 3-Furylcarbinol
EINECS	224-567-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Furanmethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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