D-(-)-Pantolactone

CAS: 599-04-2

Ref. 3D-Q-200921

Product Information

• Name: D-(-)-Pantolactone
• Synonyms: (3R)-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone (-)-(R)-Pantolactone (-)-2-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-gamma-butyrolactone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: D-(-)-Pantolactone is a chiral compound, specifically an intermediate, which plays a crucial role in the synthesis of several pharmaceutical products. It is derived from natural sources, most commonly through the resolution of pantothenic acid or from biotechnological processes involving specific microorganisms. The compound's mode of action is based on its ability to act as a precursor or building block in enantioselective synthesis, facilitating the production of optically active compounds that are essential in drug development.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 130.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%