2,5-Bishydroxymethyl tetrahydrofuran

CAS: 104-80-3

Ref. 3D-FB18809

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Bishydroxymethyl tetrahydrofuran
• Synonyms: 2,5-Anhydro-3,4-dideoxyhexitolTetrahydro-2,5-furandimethanolNSC 40741, (Tetrahydrofuran-2,5-diyl)dimethanol, 2,5-Anhydro-3,4-Dideoxyhexitol, 2,5-Bis-hydroxymethyl tetrahydrofuran, 2,5-Dihydroxymethyltetrahydrofuran, 2,5-Dihydroxymethyltetrahydrofurane, 2,5-Furandimethanol, tetrahydro-, 2,5-Tetrahydrofurandimethanol, 2,5-anhydro-3,4-dideoxy-D-erythro-hexitol, Hexitol, 2,5-anhydro-3,4-dideoxy-, NSC 40741, Tetrahydro-2,5-furandimethanol, [5-(Hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]methanol

Description

2,5-Bishydroxymethyl tetrahydrofuran is an organic compound that is synthesized from 2,5-dihydroxyacetophenone and hydrochloric acid. It has significant cytotoxicity against cells and inhibits the growth of cancer cells in culture. This compound can be used as a monoclonal antibody to help identify certain types of cells. 2,5-Bishydroxymethyl tetrahydrofuran can also be used as a catalyst in the synthesis of biofuels such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and solid catalysts for the production of furanic compounds.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c7-3-5-1-2-6(4-8)9-5/h5-8H,1-4H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=YCZZQSFWHFBKMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCC1CCC(CO)O1