What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-{2-[(1R,4aS,5R,6R,8aS)-6-Hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-5,8a-dimethyl-2-methylenedecahydro-1-naphthalenyl]ethyl}-2(5H)-furanone (CAS: 4176-97-0)?

This compound is a furanone derivative with a molecular weight of approximately 412.46 g/mol. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The compound exhibits good reactivity with nucleophiles due to the presence of an aldehyde group. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, with a melting point of around 150-155°C. It is stable under normal conditions but should be protected from strong oxidizing agents.