(S)-(-)-alpha-Hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactone Chemical Properties

alpha 

-68 º (c=1.15 in chloroform)

Boiling point:

133 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.309 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.467(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

pka

13.07±0.20(Predicted)

Specific Gravity

1.3

color 

Colourless to Light Yellow

optical activity

[α]23/D 68°, c = 1.15 in chloroform

CAS DataBase Reference

52079-23-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29322090

MSDS

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(S)-(-)-alpha-Hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactone Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Colourless Liquid

Uses

(3S)-3-Hydroxydihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (cas# 52079-23-9) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Uses

Used to prepare the polyether antibiotic monensin, functionalized D-ring side chains of vitamin D analogs, and pesticides.

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