Description

3-Chloropropionic Acid, 2-Tetrahydrofurylmethyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, combining a reactive chloropropionate moiety with a tetrahydrofuran-derived ether, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a chloropropionate ester linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific ester group introduces desired biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, imparting specific chemical resistance or reactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloropropionic Acid, 2-Tetrahydrofurylmethyl Ester
CAS No.	4647-34-1
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClO3
Molecular Weight	192.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl 3-chloropropionate; (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl 3-chloropropanoate; 3-Chloropropanoic Acid (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl Ester; 2-(Tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl 3-Chloropropionate; Tetrahydrofurfuryl 3-Chloropropionate; 3-Chloro-1-oxopropan-2-yl Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethyl Ester; Chloropropionic Acid Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Chloropropionic Acid, 2-Tetrahydrofurylmethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed against comprehensive specifications using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and potential decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4580 - 1.4620
Density (20°C)	1.18 - 1.22 g/mL

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