Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylacetic acid

CAS: 2434-00-6

Ref. 3D-FT123402

Product Information

• Name: Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylacetic acid
• Synonyms: 2-furanacetic acid, tetrahydro-, 2-(Oxolan-2-Yl)Acetic Acid, 2-Furanacetic Acid, Tetrahydro-

Description

Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylacetic acid is a natural product that is found in the essential oil of plants such as lavender and clary sage. It has been shown to have antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria, including penicillin-resistant strains. Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylacetic acid also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. The compound has been found to have chromatographic properties, which can be used in the separation of flavone glycosides. The compound fluoresces under ultraviolet light, making it useful for monitoring pollinators and other organisms that use ultraviolet light as a form of communication. Tetrahydrofuran-2-ylacetic acid can be detected by high performance liquid chromatography or spectrometric methods.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 130.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O3/c7-6(8)4-5-2-1-3-9-5/h5H,1-4H2,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: InChIKey=IEDVQOXHVRVPIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)CC1CCCO1