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What is (3R,3aS,6aR)-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-ol (CAS: 156928-09-5)?
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Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-ol, also known as (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-ol, is a cyclic ether compound with a molecular formula of C6H12O. It is a colorless or white crystalline solid with a faint odor. This compound has properties such as a melting point of 95-97°C and a boiling point of 188-191°C. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for the synthesis of other compounds and in organic synthesis.
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CAS No
156928-09-5
English Name
(3R,3aS,6aR)-Hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-ol
Molecular Formula
C6H10O3
Molecular Weight
130.14 g/mol
SMILES
C1COC2C1C(CO2)O
InChIKey
RCDXYCHYMULCDZ-HCWXCVPCSA-N
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