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Home/Compounds/Research Reagent/(S)-5-Hydroxymethyldihydrofuran-2-one
C5H8O3
116.11 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning

(S)-(+)-gamma-Hydroxymethyl-gamma-butyrolactone

CAS32780-06-6EC680-050-3
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Research Compound

This compound is a chiral lactone compound featuring a five-membered ring with an alcohol and an ester functional group. It is primarily used as a research reagent in laboratory settings.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one

InChIKey

NSISJFFVIMQBRN-BYPYZUCNSA-N

SMILES

C1CC(=O)O[C@@H]1CO

Synonyms (20)

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