Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one (CAS: 501-30-4)?
Answer
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for drug development. It also finds applications in the food industry as a flavor enhancer and in polymer science for creating functional materials. Additionally, it is utilized in organic chemistry for synthesizing other compounds and in research related to biochemistry and medicinal chemistry.
About
CAS No
501-30-4
English Name
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Molecular Weight
142.11 g/mol
SMILES
OCc1cc(=O)c(O)co1
InChIKey
BEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07