Description

2,2-Dimethyldihydrofuran-3(2H)-One is a versatile heterocyclic ketone building block with significant synthetic utility. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized furan or lactone rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its ring system contributes to biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its ketone functionality.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for cyclization reactions, nucleophilic additions, and as a chiral synthon in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic electronic materials and liquid crystals as a core structural unit.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethyldihydrofuran-3(2H)-One
CAS No.	52662-40-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one; 2,2-Dimethyl-dihydro-furan-3-one; 3(2H)-Furanone, dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxotetrahydrofuran; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-furanone; 2,2-Dimethyldihydro-3(2H)-furanone
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dimethyldihydrofuran-3(2H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.