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(R)-(−)-5-Oxo-2-tetrahydrofurancarboxylic acid

98%

• Synonym(s): (R)-γ-Carboxy-γ-butyrolactone, (R)-5-Oxotetrahydro-2-furancarboxylic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₆O₄
• CAS Number: 53558-93-3
• Molecular Weight: 130.10
• Beilstein: 1424499
• MDL number: MFCD00011567
• UNSPSC Code: 12352005
• PubChem Substance ID: 24858796
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: solid
• optical activity: [α]20/D −14°, c = 5 in methanol
• optical purity: ee: 97% (GLC)
• bp: 165-167 °C/0.3 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 71-73 °C (lit.)
• functional group: carboxylic acid; ester
• SMILES string: OC(=O)[C@H]1CCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C5H6O4/c6-4-2-1-3(9-4)5(7)8/h3H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)/t3-/m1/s1
• InChI key: QVADRSWDTZDDGR-GSVOUGTGSA-N

Description

General description

(R)-(−)-5-Oxo-2-tetrahydrofurancarboxylic acid belongs to the class of furans, considered as heterocyclic building blocks. It is used as an HPLC derivatization reagent for UV/Vis detection.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves