Description

2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)Furan is a versatile organosilicon-protected furan derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a masked 2-furanone equivalent, enabling controlled reactivity in complex multi-step syntheses. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for constructing heterocyclic frameworks and natural product analogs.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the production of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for complex natural product synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Precursor in the development of agrochemicals and specialty crop protection agents.
• Reagent for organic transformations requiring a protected hydroxylfuran moiety.
• Intermediate in materials science for creating functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Starting material for fragrance and flavor ingredient synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)Furan
CAS No.	61550-02-5
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2Si
Molecular Weight	158.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)furan; 2-Furanol, trimethylsilyl ether; Trimethyl(2-furanyloxy)silane; 2-(Trimethylsiloxy)furan; 2-TMSOF; Furan, 2-(trimethylsilyloxy)-; O-Trimethylsilyl-2-furanol
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Trimethylsilyloxy)Furan is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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