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(S)-5-Hexanolide

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(6S)-6-methyloxan-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
(6S)-6-methyloxan-2-one
Synonyms
(S)-6-Methyltetrahydropyran-2-one
(-)-(S)-5-Hexanolide
(S)-δ-Hexalactone
(S)-
(-)-δ-Hexalactone
(S)-Dihydroparasorbic Acid
(S)-Tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one

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CAS Number 16320-13-1

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Description (English)
(S)-5-Hexanolide is the (S)-enatiomer of the 5-Hexanolide. (S)-5-Hexanolide is less common than the (R)-enantiomer, which is the preferably occuring genuine lactone found in dairy products. (S)-5-Hexanolide is used in the preparation of biologically activ

REFERENCES

  • Lehmann, D. et al.: Zeitsch. Leben.-Untersuch. Forsch., 201, 55 (1995)
  • Cohen, T. et al.: Tetrahedron, 53, 9487 (1995)