CAS 156420-66-5

4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone-13C2

CAS: 156420-66-5

Applications 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone-13C2 is a labelled analogue of 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone (D473600). 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone is a fragrant compound that is a key indicator of maple syrup urine disease, a disorder affecting newborn children that is the result of its inability to properly metabolize Valine (V094205), Leucine (L330110) and Isoleucine (I820175). 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone is naturally found in fenugreek seeds, and is an odourant present in sherry wines.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
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Formula: C₂C₄H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Light Yellow

Molecular weight: 130.11

Ref: TR-D473603