(R)-5-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one

CAS: 86404-04-8

Ref. 3D-FD140067

Product Information

• Name: (R)-5-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one
• Synonyms: (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxy-5H-furan-2-one, (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one (non-preferred name), 3-O-Ethyl vitamin C ester, 3-O-Ethyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-ascorbic acid, 3-O-Ethylascorbic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Ascorbic acid 3-O-ethyl ether, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl-, Cos-Vce, Enb-Vce, Ethyl ascorbic acid, VC Ethyl, VC ethyl ether, vitamin C ethyl ether, 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid, L-Ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl-, L-Ascorbic acid 3-O-ethyl ether

Description

(R)-5-((S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-4-ethoxy-3-hydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one is a fruit extract that can be used for the treatment of leukoderma and Chinese herbal medicine. It has been shown to inhibit carcinogenesis in vitro. The molecule can bind to glycerin, collagen and hydroxyl group on the surface of cells, which inhibits cell proliferation. This compound also exhibits antiinflammatory effects as it binds to erythrocyte membrane protein and blocks the uptake of hydrogen peroxide by erythrocytes.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 204.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₂O₆
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder