70591-02-5

Basic information

• Product Name: (2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one
• CAS NO: 70591-02-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 254.3221
• Mol File: 70591-02-5.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 371.7°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 132.2°C
• Density: 1.105g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 4.85E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.497
• CAS DataBase Reference: (2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one(70591-02-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one(70591-02-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 70591-02-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one is a furanone derivative with the molecular formula C15H24O4. It features a five-membered furan ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, along with a tert-butyl group and a hydroxy group attached to the furan ring. Additionally, it has a 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl group connected to one of the carbon atoms. This unique structure suggests potential applications in medicinal chemistry or organic synthesis and may confer biological activity, although further research is required to explore its properties and uses comprehensively.

Uses

Used in Medicinal Chemistry:
(2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one is used as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds due to its distinctive structural features. Its potential biological activity and reactivity make it a candidate for developing new drugs or improving existing ones.
Used in Organic Synthesis:
In the field of organic synthesis, (2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one serves as a versatile building block for creating more complex organic molecules. Its functional groups and furanone core can be utilized in various synthetic pathways to produce a range of chemical products.
Used in Chemical Research:
(2R)-5-tert-butyl-2-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-2-hydroxyfuran-3(2H)-one is used as a subject of study in chemical research to understand its properties, reactivity, and potential applications. This can lead to the discovery of new reactions or the optimization of existing synthetic methods.

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

3(2H)furanone derivatives. Ring-chain tautomerism in the 1,3,4,6-tetraketone series (I)

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