3-Methoxytetrahydrofuran

Ref. 3D-FM178742

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methoxytetrahydrofuran
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methoxytetrahydrofuran is a chiral compound that belongs to the class of ethers. It is an optical isomer of tetrahydrofuran and can be used as a solvent in organic synthesis. It has been shown to react with hydrogen peroxide, acetaldehyde, and trialkylboranes to form boronic esters. 3-Methoxytetrahydrofuran also reacts with diisopinocampheylborane and peroxide to produce ethers. 3-Methoxytetrahydrofuran undergoes hydroboration under alkaline conditions, leading to the formation of boronate esters.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 102.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%