Description

4,5-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-One is a high-purity, versatile lactone derivative with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and solvent in the development of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for research and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specific lactone-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialized polyesters and other polymeric materials.
• Organic Solvent: Employed as a polar aprotic solvent for various organic reactions and purification processes.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-One
CAS No.	6971-63-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethyl-2-oxotetrahydrofuran; 4,5-Dimethylbutyrolactone; 4,5-Dimethyl-dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; 4,5-Dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone; α,β-Dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone; 3,4-Dimethylbutyrolactone; 4,5-Dimethyltetrahydro-2-furanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details

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