Description

(R)-5-Tridecylfuran-2(5H)-One is a chiral, non-racemic furanone derivative characterized by a long aliphatic chain. This specific stereochemistry is critical for applications requiring high enantiomeric purity, particularly in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a valuable chiral building block or intermediate for medicinal chemists and process development scientists working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including potential antiviral or anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of enantiomerically pure pesticides or herbicides where biological activity is stereospecific.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: The furanone core and chiral center can be modified to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex, naturally-derived flavor molecules due to the furanone structure.
• Material Science Research: Building block for chiral polymers or liquid crystalline materials with specific optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A high-purity reference standard for method development and chemical studies in stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-5-Tridecylfuran-2(5H)-One
CAS No.	76291-91-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight	264.40 g/mol
Synonyms	(5R)-5-Tridecyl-2(5H)-furanone; (R)-5-Tridecyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; (R)-γ-Tridecyl-γ-butyrolactone; (R)-5-Tridecylbutanolide; (R)-5-Tridecylfuran-2-one; (5R)-5-Tridecylfuran-2(5H)-one; (R)-Tridecylfuranone
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Quality Control

Our (R)-5-Tridecylfuran-2(5H)-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) determination, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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