Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (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")
The compound finds applications in pharmaceuticals as a building block for drug development, in industrial processes as a solvent or reagent, and in research for studying reaction mechanisms. It is also utilized in the synthesis of agrochemicals and as a precursor for creating bioactive molecules with specific stereochemical configurations.
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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