Description

(4R)-1-(3-Furyl)-4,8-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxy-1,6-Nonanedione is a chiral, nonanedione derivative featuring a furan ring and a tertiary alcohol group, which are key structural motifs in synthetic organic chemistry. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and potential synthetic intermediate for the development of complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis and the preparation of biologically active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereocenters.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides where the furan and diketone functionalities are pharmacologically relevant.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research focused on developing new asymmetric catalytic reactions.
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized in scaling up synthetic routes for complex organic molecules, where its defined stereochemistry is critical for yield and purity.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4R)-1-(3-Furyl)-4,8-Dimethyl-4-Hydroxy-1,6-Nonanedione
CAS No.	69926-93-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O₄
Molecular Weight	266.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(4R)-4-Hydroxy-4,8-dimethyl-1-(3-furyl)-1,6-nonanedione; (4R)-1-(3-Furanyl)-4,8-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-1,6-nonanedione; (4R)-4,8-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-1-(3-furyl)nonane-1,6-dione; (R)-1-(Furan-3-yl)-4,8-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-1,6-nonanedione; 69926-93-8; Chiral Nonanedione Derivative; Furyl Dimethyl Hydroxy Nonanedione
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Quality is assured through analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. For custom synthesis or specific grade requirements, we work with clients to meet their exact specifications and regulatory needs.

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). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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