Description

Tetrahydro-5-Methylfuran-2-Methanol is a versatile furan-based alcohol derivative, serving as a valuable chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a critical precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, enabling the creation of complex molecules with high stereochemical purity. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production units in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and cardiovascular drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific stereochemical activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for the production of complex, natural-identical flavor compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, and advanced material precursors.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and green chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydro-5-Methylfuran-2-Methanol
CAS No.	6126-49-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyltetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol; (Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furyl)methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyltetrahydrofuran; α-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyltetrahydrofuran; 5-Methyl-2-tetrahydrofuranmethanol; 5-Methyltetrahydro-2-furanmethanol; (±)-Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furanmethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydro-5-Methylfuran-2-Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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