Description

2-Furancarboxylic Acid, Tetrahydro-5-Methyl- is a valuable saturated furan derivative, offering enhanced stability compared to its aromatic counterpart. This compound serves as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its ability to introduce functional complexity. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the research and production of active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in stereoselective synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a precursor or ligand in catalytic systems for enantioselective reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for developing novel organic materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in chemical research for method development and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarboxylic Acid, Tetrahydro-5-Methyl-
CAS No.	61834-13-7
Molecular Formula	C7H10O3
Molecular Weight	142.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyltetrahydro-2-furancarboxylic Acid; 5-Methyltetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic Acid; 5-Methyl-2-tetrahydrofurancarboxylic Acid; Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furoic Acid; 5-Methyloxolane-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-5-methyltetrahydrofuran; (RS)-5-Methyltetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our chemical intermediates. Production follows cGMP principles where applicable, and each batch is analyzed to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details

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