Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (3S,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone (CAS: 23732-40-3)?
Answer
(3S,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone is a colorless or white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 158.14 g/mol. It has a very low solubility in water (0.06 g/L at 20°C) but is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive, showing acidic behavior. It can undergo hydrolysis and condensation reactions under certain conditions.
About
CAS No
23732-40-3
English Name
(3S,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxydihydro-2(3H)-furanone
Molecular Formula
C4H6O4
Molecular Weight
118.09 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(C(C(=O)O1)O)O
InChIKey
SGMJBNSHAZVGMC-HRFVKAFMSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
