Description

cis-3-Bromodihydro-3,5-Dimethylfuran-2(3H)-One is a specialized brominated lactone derivative that serves as a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a bromine atom adjacent to a carbonyl group within a fused ring system, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, ring-opening transformations, and as a precursor for other functionalized heterocycles.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Substrate: Serves as a test substrate or a component in the development of new chiral catalysts and ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-3-Bromodihydro-3,5-Dimethylfuran-2(3H)-One
CAS No.	41788-52-7
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	193.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-3,5-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; 3-Bromo-3,5-dihydro-3,5-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone; 3-Bromo-3,5-dimethyl-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; cis-3-Bromo-3,5-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; 3-Bromo-3,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-one; Brominated Dihydrodimethylfuranone
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Quality Control

Our cis-3-Bromodihydro-3,5-Dimethylfuran-2(3H)-One is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chromatographic purity and structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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