(S)-(+)-Dihydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(3H)-furanone
CAS Number32780-06-6
FormulaC5H8O3
Mol. Weight116.12 g/mol
(S)-(+)-Dihydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(3H)-furanone
What is (S)-(+)-Dihydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(3H)-furanone?
(S)-(+)-Dihydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(3H)-furanone is a chemical compound with CAS number 32780-06-6 and molecular formula C5H8O3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Versatile chiral synthon used in the synthesis of natural and unnatural products.1,2,3 Used as a chiral synthon for mevinic acids which are LDL cholesterol lowering agents.2,4
Specifications
Molecular Weight
116.12 g/mol
Assay/Purity
95%
Boiling Point
110-115 °C/0.2 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.237 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)