Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (3R)-oxolan-3-ol (CAS: 84976-47-6)?
Answer
(3R)-Oxolan-3-ol is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 92.09 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but miscible with ethanol and ether. It is chemically reactive, particularly with acids and bases, and can participate in condensation reactions and esterification. The compound crystallizes in the form of white needles at low temperatures.
About
CAS No
84976-47-6
English Name
(3R)-oxolan-3-ol
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2
Molecular Weight
88.11 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@H]1COCC1
InChIKey
XDPCNPCKDGQBAN-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-13 10:36
