Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2R,3R,4R)-2-Ethoxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-3,4-furandiol (CAS: 1932405-61-2)?
Answer
The compound (2R,3R,4R)-2-Ethoxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-3,4-furandiol is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 191.24 g/mol. It is soluble in ethanol, acetone, and methanol but less soluble in water. The compound exhibits good reactivity towards nucleophiles and is known for its hydrolytic stability under acidic and basic conditions. It is a reducing agent in organic synthesis and can form stable complexes with metal ions.
About
CAS No
1932405-61-2
English Name
(2R,3R,4R)-2-Ethoxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-3,4-furandiol
Molecular Formula
C7H14O5
Molecular Weight
178.18 g/mol
SMILES
CCO[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@](CO1)(CO)O)O
InChIKey
UOTMTRGMDABHDQ-RRKCRQDMSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-23 04:12
