Description

Oxolan-2-Ylmethyl 3-Oxobutanoate is a versatile organic ester compound, also known by its CAS number 7249-93-6. It serves as a valuable intermediate and functional component in advanced chemical synthesis, prized for its specific reactivity profile. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring the oxolan (tetrahydrofuran) moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations to alter flexibility and curing properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Michael additions, condensations, and other C-C bond forming reactions.
• Chemical Research: A standard for analytical method development and a starting material for novel compound libraries in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxolan-2-Ylmethyl 3-Oxobutanoate
CAS No.	7249-93-6
Molecular Formula	C9H14O4
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl acetoacetate; 3-Oxobutanoic acid (tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl ester; Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetoacetate; Oxolan-2-ylmethyl acetoacetate; 2-(Oxolan-2-yl)methyl 3-oxobutanoate; Acetoacetic acid tetrahydrofurfuryl ester; THFA acetoacetate
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Quality Control

Our Oxolan-2-Ylmethyl 3-Oxobutanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR) to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting compliance in GMP-aligned applications.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL

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