C7H10O3
142.15 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateDanger
2-hydroxy-3-propyl-2H-furan-5-one
CAS78920-10-2EC821-451-7
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-Hydroxy-3-propyl-2H-furan-5-one is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It features a furanone ring with hydroxyl and propyl substituents, commonly employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Safety Reference
Danger
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxy-3-propyl-2H-furan-5-one
InChIKey
KQMCGGGTJKNIMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCC1=CC(=O)OC1O
Synonyms (10)
- 4-hydroxy-3-propylbutenolide