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HomeProduct name list(R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one

(R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one

Synonym(s):(R)-γ-Hydroxymethyl-γ-butyrolactone;(R)-4,5-Dihydro-5-hydroxymethyl-2(3H)-furanone;(R)-5-Hydroxymethyl-2-oxotetrahydrofuran

(R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one Structural

What is (R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one?

The Uses of (R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one

Versatile chiral synthon used in the synthesis of natural and unnatural products.

What are the applications of Application

(R)-(?)-Dihydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(3H)-furanone is a versatile chiral synthon used in the synthesis of natural and unnatural products

Purification Methods

Purify it by column chromatography on Silica gel 60 (Merck 70-230 mesh) and eluting with 7% EtOH/73% CHCl3. IR

Properties of (R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one

Boiling point: 101-102 °C0.048 mm Hg(lit.)
alpha  -56 º (c=3 in chloroform)
Density  1.238 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.471
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
pka 14.12±0.10(Predicted)
optical activity [α]20/D 56°, c = 3 in chloroform
BRN  1680285

Safety information for (R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Computed Descriptors for (R)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one

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