3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran

CAS: 453-20-3

Ref. 3D-FH00821

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran
• Synonyms: (3RS)-3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, (RS)-3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 3-Furanol, tetrahydro-, 3-Hydroxyoxolane, 3-Oxacyclopentanol, NSC 71875, Oxolan-3-Ol, Riftal, Tetrahydro-3-furanol, Tetrahydrofuran-3-Ol

Description

3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran is a compound that contains a hydroxyl group, which is a functional group that consists of an oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. It is the simplest alkoxy alcohol. 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran has the ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules due to its polarity. This compound can also be oxidized to form a positron and a hydroxyl radical (OH). 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran is found in malic acid, which is found in apples. This compound can also be produced by dehydrating glucose under high pressure and heat. 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran can react with phosphate groups or hydrochloric acid to produce phosphate esters or chlorinated alcohols, respectively. The reaction mechanism for this reaction is shown below:

3HOCH2CH2OH + P = 3HPO3H + HCl

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 88.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c5-4-1-2-6-3-4/h4-5H,1-3H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=XDPCNPCKDGQBAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1CCOC1