Description

trans-2-(1-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furanyl)Ethylidene)-3-(1-Methyl- Ethylidene)Succinic Anhydride) is a specialized furan-based anhydride derivative valued for its unique chemical structure and reactivity. This compound serves as a critical high-purity intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise and controlled chemical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex fragrance and flavor compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	trans-2-(1-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furanyl)Ethylidene)-3-(1-Methyl- Ethylidene)Succinic Anhydride)
CAS No.	72493-39-1
Molecular Formula	C15H16O4
Molecular Weight	260.29 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-(1-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl)ethylidene)-3-(1-methylethylidene)succinic anhydride; 2-(1-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanyl)ethylidene)-3-(1-methylethylidene)succinic anhydride; 3-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl)-2-methyl-2-penten-4-ynoic acid γ-lactone; 2-(1-(2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-yl)ethylidene)-3-(propan-2-ylidene)succinic anhydride; Furan-based succinic anhydride derivative; DMFS Anhydride (abbrev.)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of trans-2-(1-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furanyl)Ethylidene)-3-(1-Methyl- Ethylidene)Succinic Anhydride) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.