Description

Furan, 2-Ethoxytetrahydro-4-Methyl-3-(1-Methylethyl)-, (2R,3S,4R)-Rel- (9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined furan derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a sophisticated chiral building block, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with precise three-dimensional control. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of novel active ingredients. The product is supplied under strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for critical research and development work.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex, stereospecific drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is crucial for biological activity and environmental profile.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Acts as a ligand precursor or a chiral scaffold in the design and testing of novel catalytic systems for enantioselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high stereochemical purity.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A valuable reagent for universities and research institutes conducting studies in synthetic methodology, natural product synthesis, and medicinal chemistry.
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized in scaling up synthetic routes from laboratory to pilot plant, where defined stereochemistry and reliable supply are paramount.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Furan, 2-Ethoxytetrahydro-4-Methyl-3-(1-Methylethyl)-, (2R,3S,4R)-Rel- (9Ci)
CAS No.	586953-16-4
Molecular Formula	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	rel-(2R,3S,4R)-2-Ethoxy-4-methyl-3-(propan-2-yl)tetrahydrofuran; 2-Ethoxy-4-methyl-3-isopropyltetrahydrofuran (relative stereochemistry); Tetrahydrofuran, 2-ethoxy-4-methyl-3-(1-methylethyl)-, (2R,3S,4R)-rel-; Chiral 2-ethoxy tetrahydrofuran derivative; 3-Isopropyl-4-methyl-2-ethoxytetrahydrofuran; (rel)-(2R,3S,4R)-3-Isopropyl-4-methyl-2-ethoxytetrahydrofuran
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Quality Control

Every batch of Furan, 2-Ethoxytetrahydro-4-Methyl-3-(1-Methylethyl)-, (2R,3S,4R)-Rel- (9Ci) undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Our quality assurance protocol includes advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods to verify identity, stereochemical purity, and chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for chiral purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination. For long-term storage, consider using sealed containers under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% de (diastereomeric excess)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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