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AB42850

86087-24-3 | (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran

Packsize Purity Availability Price Discounted Price    Quantity
1g 98% in stock $9.00 $7.00 -   +
5g 98% in stock $22.00 $16.00 -   +
10g 98% in stock $30.00 $21.00 -   +
25g 98% in stock $55.00 $38.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB42850
Chemical Name: (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran
CAS Number: 86087-24-3
Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
Molecular Weight: 88.1051
MDL Number: MFCD31616168
SMILES: O[C@H]1COCC1

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 44.8  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 6  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1  
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1  
XLogP3: -0.4  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • (R)-(-)-Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol, also known as enantiopure tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, is a valuable compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis for various applications. As a chiral building block, it plays a crucial role in asymmetric synthesis as a starting material or intermediate. Its unique stereochemistry allows for the creation of complex molecules with specific chirality, essential in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries. (R)-(-)-Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol serves as a versatile precursor for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, such as antiviral or anticancer agents, by enabling the creation of enantiopure frameworks with enhanced biological activity. Furthermore, it is utilized in the production of fine chemicals and natural product synthesis, where chirality is crucial for the desired properties and functions of the final compounds. Its application in chemical synthesis underscores its significance in enabling the efficient and selective construction of intricate molecular structures with desired stereochemistry.
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