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methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate

Also known as: methyl 5-oxooxolane-2-carboxylate, (+/-)-tetrahydro-5-oxo-2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester, 4-(methoxycarbonyl)-4-butanolide, 4-Methoxycarbonyl-4-butanolide, 5-Oxo-tetrahydro-furan-2-carbonsaeure-methylester, 5-oxo-tetrahydro-furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, Methyl 5-oxotetrahydro-2-furancarboxylate, 2-Furoic acid, tetrahydro-5-oxo-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxyglutarate γ-lactone

methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS 3885-29-8) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H8O4 and a molecular weight of 144.12500 g/mol. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
3885-29-8
Jingsj CID
J-1488727-5
Molecular Formula
C6H8O4
Molecular Weight
144.12500 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Exact Mass144.04200
PSA52.60000

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2932190090
Summary2932190090 other compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate?

The CAS number of methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate is 3885-29-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate?

methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate has molecular formula C6H8O4 and molecular weight 144.12500 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate?

For methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate, Upstream Products: 2-Ketoglutaric acid, Dimethyl 2-oxoglutarate, Methanol; Downstream Products: methyl (2S)-5-oxooxolane-2-carboxylate, (R)-methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "methyl 5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS 3885-29-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1488727-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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