2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran

CAS: 5371-52-8

Ref. 3D-FH24509

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran
• Synonyms: Tetrahydro-2-hydroxyfurana-HydroxytetrahydrofuranTetrahydro-2-furanol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran is a glycol ether that is used as an agent in various industrial processes. It has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of the Mcl-1 protein, which plays an important role in apoptosis. 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran has also been found to be effective against autoimmune diseases and metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus. In addition, this chemical is known for its ability to inhibit the oxidation of hydrogen peroxide by acting as a catalyst. 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran is used in wastewater treatment because it prevents the formation of nitrates and nitrites from nitrogen-containing organic compounds. This chemical can also cause eye disorders if it penetrates the cornea or other parts of the eye.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 88.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c5-4-2-1-3-6-4/h4-5H,1-3H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=JNODDICFTDYODH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1CCCO1