Compound Q&A
How is (3S)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-2-butanone (CAS: 533-50-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3S)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-2-butanone can be synthesized via the reduction of 2,3,4-trihydroxybutanone. Commonly, this is achieved using lithium aluminum hydride (LAH) as a reducing agent, followed by acid workup. The reaction yield is typically around 70-80%, with LAH serving as a key catalyst in this process.
About
CAS No
533-50-6
English Name
(3S)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-2-butanone
Molecular Formula
C4H8O4
Molecular Weight
120.104 g/mol
SMILES
OC[C@H](O)C(=O)CO
InChIKey
UQPHVQVXLPRNCX-VKHMYHEASA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
