Description

2-Furanmethanol,Tetrahydro-Alpha,α-Dimethyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-,(2R,4S)-Rel-(9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined furan derivative with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in the development of complex molecules. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides where specific stereochemistry influences biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a critical building block for fragrances, flavors, and other specialty chemicals requiring high purity and defined configuration.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development and catalysis studies as a model substrate for novel synthetic transformations.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized polymers or ligands with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furanmethanol,Tetrahydro-Alpha,α-Dimethyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-,(2R,4S)-Rel-(9Ci)
CAS No.	591208-79-6
Molecular Formula	C11H20O2
Molecular Weight	184.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,4S)-rel-2,4-Dimethyl-4-(2-propenyl)tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol; Tetrahydro-α,α-dimethyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-2-furanmethanol, (2R,4S)-rel-; (rel)-(2R,4S)-2,4-Dimethyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)tetrahydrofuran-2-methanol; Chiral furanmethanol derivative; THF-based chiral alcohol; 2-Furylmethanol, tetrahydro derivative.
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Quality Control

Our production of this chiral intermediate adheres to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (assay), enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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