Description

3-Furancarboxylicacid,Tetrahydro-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-,Methylester is a specialized furan derivative ester, a key chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique stereochemistry and functional groups, which enable the construction of complex molecular architectures with high precision. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel agrochemicals. The CAS number for this compound is 74054-46-9.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new pesticides and herbicides with specific stereochemical activity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the research of polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Furancarboxylicacid,Tetrahydro-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-,Methylester
CAS No.	74054-46-9
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-hydroxy-5-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylate; Tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester; 4-Hydroxy-5-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; (3R,4R,5S)-4-Hydroxy-5-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester (for specific stereoisomer); Methyl (3R,4R,5S)-4-hydroxy-5-methyloxolane-3-carboxylate; THF-3-carboxylic acid derivative; Contact for details on additional stereoisomers or trade names.
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Furancarboxylicacid,Tetrahydro-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-,Methylester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (or as specified)
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.