Compound Q&A
What industries use (3S)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-2-butanone (CAS: 533-50-6)?
Answer
(3S)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-2-butanone finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain drug intermediates. It is also used in the polymer industry as a precursor for the production of biodegradable plastics. Additionally, it plays a role in sensor technology and as a chemical reagent in analytical chemistry.
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
