Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one in synthesis?
Answer
Several alternatives to 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one (CAS: 19322-27-1) can be used in synthesis, including 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one and 5-hydroxy-4-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one. Common alternative reagents and milder conditions can also be explored to achieve similar results.
About
CAS No
19322-27-1
English Name
4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one
Molecular Formula
C5H6O3
Molecular Weight
114.1 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(O)C(=O)CO1
InChIKey
DLVYTANECMRFGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 07:30
