(S)-(−)-α-Hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone
CAS Number52079-23-9
FormulaC4H6O3
Mol. Weight102.09 g/mol
(S)-(−)-α-Hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone
What is (S)-(−)-α-Hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone?
(S)-(−)-α-Hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone is a chemical compound with CAS number 52079-23-9 and molecular formula C4H6O3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Used to prepare the polyether antibiotic monensin,1 functionalized D-ring side chains of vitamin D analogs,2 and pesticides.3
Specifications
Molecular Weight
102.09 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Boiling Point
133 °C/10 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.309 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)