Description

1-(3-Bromofuran-2-Yl)Ethanol is a versatile brominated furan derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromine and alcohol functional groups, which enable precise chemical modifications for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those containing furan heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Chiral pool reagent for constructing stereocenters in complex natural products and fine chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and new reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Bromofuran-2-Yl)Ethanol
CAS No.	67170-98-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	191.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Bromofuran-2-yl)ethanol; 3-Bromo-2-furanethanol; 1-(3-Bromo-2-furyl)ethanol; (3-Bromofuran-2-yl)methanol (common misnomer, verify structure); β-(3-Bromo-2-furyl)ethanol; 2-(3-Bromofur-2-yl)ethan-1-ol; 3-Bromo-2-furylcarbinol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Bromofuran-2-Yl)Ethanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and GC for residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

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

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