Description

cis-Alpha,Alpha,5-Trimethyl-5-Vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-Methanol is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a unique tetrahydrofuran backbone with vinyl and methanol functional groups. This structural complexity makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for complex small-molecule drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and functional materials, leveraging its reactive vinyl group for polymerization or cross-linking.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Alpha,Alpha,5-Trimethyl-5-Vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-Methanol
CAS No.	5989-33-3
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-α,α,5-Trimethyl-5-vinyltetrahydro-2-furanmethanol; Linalool Oxide (cis-isomer, pyranoid form); 2-(2-Methyl-1-propenyl)-5-methyl-5-vinyltetrahydrofuran; 5-Ethenyl-2,2,5-trimethyloxan-3-ol; (3S,5R)-5-Ethenyl-2,2,5-trimethyloxan-3-ol; Linalool oxide (cis-furanoid); Florol; 2-Methyl-2-vinyl-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)tetrahydrofuran
EINECS	227-815-6

Quality Control

Our cis-Alpha,Alpha,5-Trimethyl-5-Vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (enantiomeric excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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