Description

Tetrahydrofuro[2,3-B]Furan-3(2H)-One is a high-value, specialized heterocyclic building block with a fused furanone structure, offering unique reactivity for advanced synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create innovative products with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those with fused heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral template or starting material in stereoselective catalytic reactions.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Facilitates the laboratory construction of complex natural products containing furanone motifs.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Acts as a core structure for creating molecules that modulate biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydrofuro[2,3-B]Furan-3(2H)-One
CAS No.	445389-44-6
Molecular Formula	C6H6O3
Molecular Weight	126.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3(2H)-Furanone, tetrahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-; Tetrahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-one; 2,3,3a,6a-Tetrahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-one; 3-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one; Fused furanone building block
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Quality Control

Our Tetrahydrofuro[2,3-B]Furan-3(2H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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