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5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone

Catalog No. H947030 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 40834-42-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5-hydroxy-4-methyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
5-hydroxy-4-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
Synonyms
γ-Hydroxy-β-methylbutenolide
4-Hydroxy-3-methylbut-2-en-4-olide
4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone
5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 40834-42-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Brownish Yellow Semi Solid
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone is a non-halogenated furanone used in studies to verify the mutagenicity of halogen substituted furanones.

REFERENCES

  • Ishiguro, Y. et al.: Environ. Mol. Mutagen., 11, 225 (1988)
  • Ishiguro, Y. et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 6, 935 (1988)