Description

Chloro-Acetic Acid Tetrahydro-Furan-2-Yl-Methyl Ester CAS NO 702-26-1 is a specialized organic ester derivative of chloroacetic acid, featuring a tetrahydrofuran (THF) moiety. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate and building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring chloroacetate ester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a versatile building block for specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for novel reaction development and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifying agent for specialty polymers with specific functional groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro-Acetic Acid Tetrahydro-Furan-2-Yl-Methyl Ester
CAS No.	702-26-1
Molecular Formula	C7H11ClO3
Molecular Weight	178.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloroacetoxy)methyltetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydrofurfuryl Chloroacetate; (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl 2-chloroacetate; Chloroacetic Acid Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ester; THF-2-ylmethyl Chloroacetate; 2-Chloroacetic Acid (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl Ester; (Oxolan-2-yl)methyl 2-chloroacetate
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Quality Control

Our Chloro-Acetic Acid Tetrahydro-Furan-2-Yl-Methyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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