Description

1-(Oxolan-2-Yl)Pentan-2-Ol is a versatile organic compound featuring both a tetrahydrofuran (oxolane) ring and a pentanol chain, making it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate. This structural motif is crucial for synthesizing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry, which is essential in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and specialty materials industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry influences biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require high-purity, complex alcohol derivatives.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for polymers and specialty materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Oxolan-2-Yl)Pentan-2-Ol
CAS No.	6963-46-8
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pentanol, 1-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)-; 1-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)pentan-2-ol; 2-(1-Hydroxypentyl)tetrahydrofuran; α-Pentyltetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol; Tetrahydrofurfuryl pentyl alcohol; 6963-46-8; 1-(Oxolan-2-yl)pentan-2-ol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Oxolan-2-Yl)Pentan-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC and GC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% e.e. (Typical)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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