Description

2-(Iodomethyl)Tetrahydrofuran is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic building block, primarily valued for its reactive iodomethyl functionality. This compound is essential for introducing the tetrahydrofuran moiety into more complex molecular architectures via alkylation or cross-coupling reactions. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing tetrahydrofuran rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers with specific functional properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Iodomethyl)Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	5831-70-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9IO
Molecular Weight	212.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Iodomethyl)oxolane; Tetrahydro-2-(iodomethyl)furan; 2-Iodomethyltetrahydrofuran; (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl iodide; α-Iodotetrahydrofurfuryl; Furan, tetrahydro-2-(iodomethyl)-; 2-(Iodomethyl)tetrahydrofuran, 97%
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Iodomethyl)Tetrahydrofuran is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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