Description

4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One is a versatile organic compound featuring a furan ring conjugated to an α,β-unsaturated ketone. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in fine chemical synthesis, particularly for the development of complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and specialty fragrance industries where its reactive enone system is utilized for targeted chemical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its furan moiety.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating complex aroma chemicals and specialty flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions due to its dienophilic character.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for functional polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in chemical research for methodology development and the synthesis of novel molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One
CAS No.	623-15-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Furanyl)-3-buten-2-one; 3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2-furanyl)-; Furfurylideneacetone; 4-Furfurylidene-2-butanone; 2-Furylallyl methyl ketone; (E)-4-(Furan-2-yl)but-3-en-2-one; 2-Furyl vinyl ketone; Furan-2-yl vinyl ketone
EINECS	210-782-5

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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