Compound Q&A
What industries use 5-hydroxy-4-propyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one (CAS: 78920-10-2)?
Answer
5-hydroxy-4-propyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs. It is also utilized in the polymer industry for the production of certain polymers with specific properties. Additionally, it finds applications in the sensor technology for detecting specific chemicals and in semiconductor manufacturing for specific etching processes.
About
CAS No
78920-10-2
English Name
5-hydroxy-4-propyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
Molecular Formula
C7H10O3
Molecular Weight
142.15 g/mol
SMILES
CCCC1=CC(=O)OC1O
InChIKey
KQMCGGGTJKNIMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 10:23
