Compound Q&A
What is (4S)-4-Hydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone (CAS: 7331-52-4)?
Answer
(4S)-4-Hydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone, with the CAS number 7331-52-4, is a cyclic ester compound characterized by its four-membered lactone ring and hydroxyl group. It has a molecular formula of C4H8O3 and is known for its stability in organic solvents. This compound is commonly used as a building block in organic synthesis due to its versatile chemical structure and reactivity.
About
CAS No
7331-52-4
English Name
(4S)-4-Hydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone
Molecular Formula
C4H6O3
Molecular Weight
102.089 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(COC1=O)O
InChIKey
FUDDLSHBRSNCBV-VKHMYHEASA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
