Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (3S)-Tetrahydro-3-furancarboxylic acid (CAS: 168395-26-4)?
Answer
(3S)-Tetrahydro-3-furancarboxylic acid is a colorless to white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 132.11 g/mol. It has a pKa value of around 4.7, indicating it is a weak acid. The compound is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. It is reactive towards bases and can undergo esterification and other acid-base reactions.
About
CAS No
168395-26-4
English Name
(3S)-Tetrahydro-3-furancarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.11600000000001 g/mol
SMILES
C1COCC1C(=O)O
InChIKey
BOTREHHXSQGWTR-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-04 13:04
