(3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-3-methyloxolan-2-one

(3R,4R)-二氢-3,4-二羟基-3-甲基-2(3H)-呋喃酮

Also known as: 2-C-Methyl-D-erythrono-1,4-lactone, (3R,4R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, (3R,4R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone, (3R,4R)-Dihydro-3,4-dihydroxy-3-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, (–)-Erythro-saccharinic acid lactone, 2-C-Methyl-1,4-erythrono-D-lactone, saccharinic acid lactone

(3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-3-methyloxolan-2-one (CAS 18465-71-9) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O4 and a molecular weight of 132.115 g/mol. It is also known as 2-C-Methyl-D-erythrono-1,4-lactone, (3R,4R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one and (3R,4R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-3-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone. Key properties include a boiling point of 254.0±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 111.9±11.7 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
18465-71-9
Jingsj CID
J-26000-8
Molecular Formula
C5H8O4
Chinese Name
(3R,4R)-二氢-3,4-二羟基-3-甲基-2(3H)-呋喃酮
Molecular Weight
132.115 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point254.0±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point111.9±11.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-3-methyloxolan-2-one?

The CAS number of (3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-3-methyloxolan-2-one is 18465-71-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-3-methyloxolan-2-one?

(3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-3-methyloxolan-2-one has molecular formula C5H8O4 and molecular weight 132.115 g/mol.

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