(5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(5H)-furanone

(5R)-3,4-二羟基-5-(羟甲基)-2(5H)-呋喃酮

Also known as: 2(5H)-Furanone, 3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-, (R)- (9CI), 2(5H)-Furanone, 3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-, (5R)-, D-erythroascorbic acid, D-erythro-ascorbic acid, (R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-pent-2c-enoic acid-4-lactone, (R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-pent-2c-ensaeure-4-lacton

(5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(5H)-furanone (CAS 138760-70-0) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H6O5 and a molecular weight of 146.098 g/mol. It is also known as 2(5H)-Furanone, 3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-, (R)- (9CI), 2(5H)-Furanone, 3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-, (5R)- and D-erythroascorbic acid. Key properties include a boiling point of 450.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 203.0±22.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
138760-70-0
Jingsj CID
J-1524242-0
Molecular Formula
C5H6O5
Chinese Name
(5R)-3,4-二羟基-5-(羟甲基)-2(5H)-呋喃酮
Molecular Weight
146.098 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point450.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.9±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point203.0±22.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(5H)-furanone?

The CAS number of (5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(5H)-furanone is 138760-70-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(5H)-furanone?

(5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2(5H)-furanone has molecular formula C5H6O5 and molecular weight 146.098 g/mol.

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