(-)-Corey lactone diol

CAS: 32233-40-2

Ref. 3D-FC29747

Product Information

• Name: (-)-Corey lactone diol
• Synonyms: (3aR,4S,5R,6aS)-Hexahydro-5-hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (-)-Corey lactone diol is a synthetic compound that is soluble in organic solvents. It is used for the synthesis of carbocyclic nucleosides, which are analogs of pyrimidine nucleosides. (-)-Corey lactone diol has been shown to inhibit cholesterol synthesis and the synthesis of alkene. (-)-Corey lactone diol also shows anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 172.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%