5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one

5-(羟基甲基)二氢呋喃-2(3H)-酮

Also known as: 5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one, dihydro-5-hydroxymethyl-2(3H)-furanone, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxolanone

5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 10374-51-3) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O3 and a molecular weight of 116.115 g/mol. It is also known as 5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one, dihydro-5-hydroxymethyl-2(3H)-furanone and 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxolanone. Key properties include a boiling point of 308.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 146.0±13.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
10374-51-3
Jingsj CID
J-1354246-5
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Chinese Name
5-(羟基甲基)二氢呋喃-2(3H)-酮
Molecular Weight
116.115 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point308.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point146.0±13.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one?

The CAS number of 5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is 10374-51-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one?

5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one has molecular formula C5H8O3 and molecular weight 116.115 g/mol.

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