4-(Hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-ol

CAS: 87216-17-9

Ref. 3D-MDA21617

Product Information

• Name: 4-(Hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-ol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Hydroxymethyloxan-4-ol is a synthetic chemical that is used as a catalyst in the synthesis of citric acid. It is also used to catalyze the hydrogen peroxide oxidation of hydroxylated compounds and to produce citric acid from sugars. 4-Hydroxymethyloxan-4-ol is an acidic compound and can react with metals such as sodium, calcium, and magnesium to form metal oxides. This chemical has been shown to be a good inhibitor of peroxide formation in catalases.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%