Description

(S)-(-)-1-(2-Furyl)Ethanol CAS NO 85828-09-7 is a high-purity chiral building block characterized by its furan ring and stereogenic center. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry, which is critical for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.

Application

• As a key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
• Utilized in the preparation of ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling stereoselective transformations.
• Serves as a building block for novel agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides with targeted activity.
• Employed in academic and industrial research for developing new methodologies in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Used in the synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds where specific stereoisomers are required for organoleptic properties.
• Acts as a precursor for materials science applications, such as chiral dopants for liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(-)-1-(2-Furyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	85828-09-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8O2
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol; (S)-(-)-1-(2-Furanyl)ethanol; (S)-1-(Furan-2-yl)ethanol; (S)-α-Furfuryl alcohol; (2S)-1-(Furan-2-yl)ethan-1-ol; (S)-2-Furylmethylcarbinol; L-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol; (-)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol
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Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-1-(2-Furyl)Ethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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