Description

Tetrahydro-2-Furanylmethyl Bromoacetate is a versatile bromoacetate ester derivative of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both a reactive bromoacetate moiety and a tetrahydrofurfuryl ether group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing ester and ether-linked prodrugs or targeted delivery systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require the tetrahydrofurfuryl functional group.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique solubility, adhesion, or biodegradability properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and bioconjugates for studying biological processes and protein labeling.
• Fine Chemical Production: A versatile reagent for the custom synthesis of complex esters, ethers, and other derivatives for various high-value chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydro-2-Furanylmethyl Bromoacetate
CAS No.	56405-23-3
Molecular Formula	C7H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	223.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromoacetic Acid Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ester; Tetrahydrofurfuryl Bromoacetate; (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl 2-bromoacetate; 2-Bromoacetic Acid (Tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl Ester; THFMA-Br; Bromoacetyl Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ester; (Oxolan-2-yl)methyl 2-bromoacetate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Tetrahydro-2-Furanylmethyl Bromoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. Our standard quality commitment includes comprehensive identity confirmation, purity assay, and control of key impurities to meet the exacting requirements of synthesis applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and custom specifications can be developed to support specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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