CAS 16874-33-2

(±)-Tetrahydro-2-furoic acid

Description:

(±)-Tetrahydro-2-furoic acid is a cyclic carboxylic acid characterized by its furan ring structure, which is saturated with a tetrahydrofuran moiety. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its form and purity. It is known for its moderate solubility in water and good solubility in organic solvents, making it versatile in various chemical applications. The presence of both a carboxylic acid functional group and a furan ring contributes to its reactivity, allowing it to participate in various organic reactions, including esterification and amidation. (±)-Tetrahydro-2-furoic acid is often utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Its chiral nature, indicated by the (±) designation, suggests that it exists as a racemic mixture of enantiomers, which may exhibit different biological activities. Safety data indicates that, like many organic acids, it should be handled with care to avoid irritation or adverse reactions.

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c6-5(7)4-2-1-3-8-4/h4H,1-3H2,(H,6,7)

InChI key: InChIKey=UJJLJRQIPMGXEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1CCCO1

Synonyms:

• (R,S)-Tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid
• 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid
• 2-Furancarboxylic acid, tetrahydro-
• 2-Furancarboxylicacid, tetrahydro-
• 2-Furoic acid, tetrahydro-
• 2-Furoicacid, tetrahydro-
• NSC 521564
• Tetrahydro-2-furancarboxylic acid
• Tetrahydro-2-furoic acid
• Tetrahydro-furan-2-carboxylic acid
• Tetrahydrofuran-2-Carboxylic Acid

(+/-)-Tetrahydro-2-furoic acid, 97+%

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Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 97+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to yellow to brown, Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: 02-B22927

2-Furancarboxylic acid, tetrahydro-

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Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.1152

Ref: IN-DA001Y9S

Tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic Acid

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Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: Light yellow to Amber to Dark green clear liquid

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: 3B-T1348

Tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid

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Tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: >99%

Color and Shape: Liquid-Clear

Molecular weight: 116.11522

Ref: 54-OR10057

Terazosin Impurity 3

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Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: 4Z-T-7520

Tetrahydro-2-furoic acid

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Tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: IN-DG18805

2-Tetrahydrofuroic Acid

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Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: ST-EA-CP-A71009

Terazosin Impurity 8

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Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: ST-EA-CP-T17030

2-Tetrahydrofuroic Acid

Controlled Product

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Applications 2-Tetrahydrofuroic acid is used as a reagent to synthesize Alfuzosin (HCl: A532000), an unselective alpha-1 blocker that is used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Grasso, M., et al.: Arch. Esp. Urol., 48, 97 (1994); Roehrborn, C., et al.: BJU Int., 92, 257 (2003)

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: TR-T293645

Tetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid

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Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Clear

Molecular weight: 116.116

Ref: 10-F225736