(S)-(-)HYDROXYMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

CAS NO.：78508-96-0
Empirical Formula: C5H6O3
Molecular Weight: 114.1
MDL number: MFCD00075370
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:01

What is (S)-(-)HYDROXYMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow crystal powde

The Uses of (S)-(-)HYDROXYMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

(S)-(-)-5-Hydroxymethyl-2(5H)-furanone is used in the preparation of partially saturated heterocycles via a diastereoselective ring chain formation. It is also used in the synthesis of (1R,3S)-cis-chrysanthemic acid.

The Uses of (S)-(-)HYDROXYMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

(S)-(?)-5-Hydroxymethyl-2(5H)-furanone can be used as a starting material in the preparation of:

Partially saturated heterocycles via a diastereoselective ring chain formation.
A natural product named (+)-muscarine.
3′-Ethynylthymidine as a possible antiviral agent.

Properties of (S)-(-)HYDROXYMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

Melting point:	41-43 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	173.58°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.2583 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4630 (estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Sparingly)
form	Solid
pka	13.51±0.10(Predicted)
color	Off-White Low-Melting
optical activity	[α]20/D 144°, c = 1 in H2O
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in water.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
BRN	3537455
Stability:	Moisture Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	78508-96-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for (S)-(-)HYDROXYMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.