Description

Tetrahydro-3-Methyl-3-Furanol is a versatile chiral building block and solvent belonging to the class of substituted tetrahydrofurans. This compound matters for its utility in asymmetric synthesis and as a precursor for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, offering a unique structural motif. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical synthesis for producing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: 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 production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its furan-based structure.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musky or earthy odorants and flavor compounds in high-value applications.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a polar aprotic solvent in sensitive chemical reactions where traditional solvents are unsuitable.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for producing specialized polyethers and resins with specific properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the development of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis in industrial-scale chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydro-3-Methyl-3-Furanol
CAS No.	64360-69-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-ol; 3-Methyl-3-hydroxytetrahydrofuran; 3-Methyloxolan-3-ol; 3-Hydroxy-3-methyltetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-3-methyl-3-furanol; 3-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-ol (primary IUPAC); α-Methyl-tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydro-3-Methyl-3-Furanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

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

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