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

Also known as: (5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one, (R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-, (5R)-, MFCD00040528, (R)-(-)-Dihydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)furanone, (R)-(-)-gamma-Hydroxymethyl-gamma-butyrolactone

(5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 52813-63-5) 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. 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.
52813-63-5
Jingsj CID
J-28987-2
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
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
Exact Mass116.047340
PSA46.53000
LogP-1.80
Vapor Pressure0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.469

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2932209090
Summary2932209090. other lactones. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The CAS number of (5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is 52813-63-5.

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

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

What are the upstream and downstream products of (5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one?

For (5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, Upstream Products: (R)-(-)-5-Oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid, D(-)-Glutamic acid, (2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid; Downstream Products: Japonilure, 2(3H)-furanone, dihydro-5-[(triphenylmethoxy)methyl]-, (5R)-, (S)-gamma-Valerolactone.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 52813-63-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-28987-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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