Description

2-Furancarbonyl Chloride, Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-5-Oxo- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic building block and reactive intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique fused furanone structure, which serves as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for synthesizing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those containing lactone or fused heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive acid chloride functionality.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific chiral or structural elements.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Furancarbonyl Chloride, Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-5-Oxo- (9Ci)
CAS No.	59894-56-3
Molecular Formula	C7H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	176.60 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Oxo-2-methyltetrahydrofuran-2-carbonyl chloride; 2-Methyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carbonyl chloride; Tetrahydro-2-methyl-5-oxo-2-furancarbonyl chloride; α-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone-α-carbonyl chloride; 2-Methyl-γ-oxo-butyrolactone-2-carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Furancarbonyl Chloride, Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-5-Oxo- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent derivative, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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