What are the physical and chemical properties of 2,6-Anhydro-5-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-5-enitol (CAS: 21193-75-9)?

2,6-Anhydro-5-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-5-enitol is a colorless crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 162.15 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water and is moderately soluble in ethanol. This compound is relatively stable under normal conditions but is susceptible to hydrolysis under acidic conditions. It is not reactive towards common organic reagents but can undergo ring-opening reactions with bases.