Description

Tetrahydrofurfuryl 2-Methylcrotonate is a specialty ester compound with the CAS registry number 95873-65-7. This chemical is valued for its unique reactivity profile, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring the tetrahydrofurfuryl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, enhancing properties like flexibility or adhesion.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael additions, esterifications, and other C-C bond-forming reactions in research and development.
• Electronic Chemicals: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty chemicals for the electronics industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydrofurfuryl 2-Methylcrotonate
CAS No.	95873-65-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16O3
Molecular Weight	184.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (2-tetrahydrofuranyl)methyl ester; Tetrahydrofurfuryl 2-methylbut-2-enoate; 2-Methylcrotonic acid tetrahydrofurfuryl ester; (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl 2-methylbut-2-enoate; THF 2-Methylcrotonate; Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol, 2-methyl-2-butenoate
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Quality Control

Our Tetrahydrofurfuryl 2-Methylcrotonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.455 - 1.465
Density (20°C)	1.02 - 1.06 g/mL

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