Description

3-Chloro-2-Methyltetrahydropyran is a versatile halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which serves as a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules with specific stereochemistry and functional groups. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing chiral tetrahydropyran motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive chloro group for further functionalization.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Serves as a building block for creating synthetic aroma chemicals and flavoring agents with complex, oxygenated ring structures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials where its heterocyclic structure can impart specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophile or a protected form of a diol in multi-step synthetic routes for natural products and complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Methyltetrahydropyran
CAS No.	53107-05-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11ClO
Molecular Weight	134.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-chlorotetrahydropyran; 3-Chloro-2-methyloxane; 3-Chloro-2-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran; 2H-Pyran, 3-chloro-2-methyltetrahydro-; 3-Chloro-2-methyltetrahydropyran (mixed isomers); 3-Chloro-2-methyl-4H-pyran; Tetrahydro-3-chloro-2-methyl-2H-pyran
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Methyltetrahydropyran is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for our pharmaceutical and industrial customers.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.08 - 1.12
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470

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