Description

1-(2-Furylthio)Acetone is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound featuring a furan ring linked to an acetone moiety via a thioether bridge. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring furan or thioether functional groups for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecules, including ligands for catalysis and materials science applications.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing sulfur-containing aroma compounds, given the furan-thioether motif's potential sensory properties.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Furylthio)Acetone
CAS No.	68556-22-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2S
Molecular Weight	156.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Furan-2-ylsulfanyl)propan-2-one; 2-Propanone, 1-(2-furanylsulfanyl)-; 1-(2-Furylthio)-2-propanone; 2-(Acetonylthio)furan; 2-Furylthioacetone; (2-Furylthio)acetone; 1-(Furan-2-ylthio)acetone
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2-Furylthio)Acetone adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.