Compound Q&A
What is (2R)-[(3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxotetrahydro-2-furanyl](hydroxy)acetaldehyde (CAS: 32449-92-6)?
Answer
acetaldehyde](https://static.chemtradehub.com/structs/324/32449-92-6-98ea.webp "(2R)-[(3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxotetrahydro-2-furanyl](hydroxy)acetaldehyde")
This compound, with the CAS number 32449-92-6, is a furan derivative containing hydroxyl and aldehyde functional groups. Its chemical formula is C7H14O4, and it exhibits polar characteristics due to multiple hydroxyl groups. It is commonly used in organic chemistry as an intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules and is known for its reactivity in chemical reactions involving oxidation and reduction processes.
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CAS No
32449-92-6
English Name
(2R)-[(3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxotetrahydro-2-furanyl](hydroxy)acetaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C6H8O6
Molecular Weight
176.12399999999997 g/mol
SMILES
O=C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](O)[C@@H]1O)OC1=O)O
InChIKey
UYUXSRADSPPKRZ-CZBDKTQLSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08