Description
Tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol (CAS: 15833-61-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C5H10O2, widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This versatile furan derivative, also known by its IUPAC name oxolan-3-ylmethanol, features a hydroxyl-functionalized tetrahydrofuran ring, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic chemistry. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), with stringent quality controls for moisture, residual solvents, and heavy metals. Supplied in amber glass bottles under inert gas to prevent degradation, it is ideal for nucleoside synthesis, chiral auxiliaries, and polymer applications. Available in quantities from 1g to 1kg with optional COA/MSDS documentation.
Properties
- CAS Number: 15833-61-1
- Complexity: 54
- IUPAC Name: tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethanol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c6-3-5-1-2-7-4-5/h5-6H,1-4H2
- InChI Key: PCPUMGYALMOCHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 102.068079557
- Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 102.13
- SMILES: C1COCC1CO
- Topological: 29.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 102.068079557
- Synonyms: Tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol, 629-195-6, 15833-61-1, (tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methanol, oxolan-3-ylmethanol, Tetrahydro-3-furanylmethanol, tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethanol, 3-FURANMETHANOL, TETRAHYDRO-, 3-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran, (oxolan-3-yl)methanol, MFCD00075198, .+/-.-Tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol, tetrahydrofuran-3-methanol, MFCD17015961, MFCD17015962, (+-)-Tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol, (Tetrahydro-furan-3-yl)-methanol, Tetrahydro-3-furanmethano, (3-oxolanyl)methan-1-ol, tetrahydro-3-furan-methanol, tetrahydrofuran-3-yl methanol, Tetrahydrofuran-3-yl-methanol, SCHEMBL101449, SCHEMBL309777, (tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methanol, Tetrahydro-3-furanylmethanol #, tetrahydro-furan-3-yl-methanol, SCHEMBL3144013, SCHEMBL7386308, (tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-methanol, CHEMBL2287525, rac-tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethanol, (RS)-tetrahydrofuran-3-methanol, DTXSID40935903, (+/-)-tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol, CS-D1159, 3-HYDROXYMETHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN, AKOS000249169, AKOS016842504, PB30186, PB30586, PB34870, BP-12652, DS-13940, SY030918, SY097173, SY259237, DB-000358, DB-062245, DB-062256, EN300-41399, F0001-0565, Z335245192, Tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol, contains 250 ppm BHT as inhibitor, 99%
Application
Tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol serves as a key building block in asymmetric synthesis, particularly for chiral ligand preparation and nucleoside analogs. Its polar aprotic solvent properties are exploited in polymer chemistry for modifying resin solubility. Researchers also utilize it as a precursor for bioactive molecules in pharmaceutical development, including antiviral and anticancer agents.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.6%)
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