Description

Sodium (2-Oxodihydrofuran-3(2H)-Ylidene)Methanolate is a versatile organosodium reagent and a key synthetic intermediate in modern organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its strong nucleophilic and basic character, enabling critical carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions and deprotonation steps. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity building blocks for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific furan-based chemistries.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a powerful nucleophile and base in aldol condensations, Michael additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions under anhydrous conditions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials due to its unique reactive site.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium (2-Oxodihydrofuran-3(2H)-Ylidene)Methanolate
CAS No.	54211-97-1
Molecular Formula	C5H3NaO3
Molecular Weight	134.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 3-Hydroxy-2(5H)-furanonate; 3-Hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone sodium salt; 2-Oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate sodium; Sodium 2-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate; Sodium 3-hydroxy-2-buten-4-olide; Sodium tetronate; 3-Hydroxy-2-buten-4-olide sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium (2-Oxodihydrofuran-3(2H)-Ylidene)Methanolate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical 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. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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