Description

4-[(Tetrahydro-2-Furanyl)Oxy]-1-Butanol is a versatile chemical intermediate featuring a tetrahydrofuran (THF) ether linkage to a butanol chain. This unique molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex compounds in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring ether-linked side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its polar yet lipophilic nature is advantageous.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the synthesis of specialty polyethers and polyurethanes, influencing flexibility and solubility.
• Solvent & Co-solvent: Functions as a high-boiling, polar aprotic solvent for various organic synthesis and formulation processes.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel synthetic pathways and material properties.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Used in the manufacture of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(Tetrahydro-2-Furanyl)Oxy]-1-Butanol
CAS No.	64001-06-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butanol, 4-[(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)oxy]-; 4-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yloxy)butan-1-ol; 2-(4-Hydroxybutoxy)tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-2-furanyloxybutanol; THF-Butanol Ether; 4-(2-Tetrahydrofuranyloxy)-1-butanol; Butyl tetrahydrofurfuryl ether (related); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 4-[(Tetrahydro-2-Furanyl)Oxy]-1-Butanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.02 - 1.06

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