Description

(R)-5-((1R)-Menthyloxy)-2(5H)-Furanone, 98 is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in asymmetric synthesis, where its defined stereochemistry is leveraged to induce chirality in target molecules. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or starting material for the stereoselective construction of complex molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific enantiomeric purity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of chiral pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is enantiomer-specific.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high stereochemical fidelity.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and catalysis focused on chiral induction.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-5-((1R)-Menthyloxy)-2(5H)-Furanone, 98
CAS No.	77934-87-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	252.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-5-[(1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]-2(5H)-furanone; (5R)-5-[(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl]oxy]furan-2(5H)-one; (-)-Menthyloxybutenolide; (R)-5-((1R)-Menthoxy)-2(5H)-furanone; L-Menthyl 5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-5-((1R)-Menthyloxy)-2(5H)-Furanone is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemical and research-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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