Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (4S)-4-Hydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone (CAS: 7331-52-4)?
Answer
(4S)-4-Hydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone (CAS: 7331-52-4) finds applications in pharmaceuticals as an intermediate for drug synthesis, in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, and in research for developing new chemical compounds. It is also utilized in industrial processes for creating specialty chemicals and in studies related to its biological activity 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
