3-Hydroxy-5-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one

3-羟基-5-甲基二氢呋喃-2(3H)-酮

Also known as: 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-4-butanolide, 5-Methyl-3-hydroxydihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, 3,5-Dideoxypentonic acid γ-lactone, 2,4-Dihydroxyvaleric acid γ-lactone, 3-Hydroxy-5-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone

3-Hydroxy-5-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 53561-62-9) 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 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-4-butanolide, 5-Methyl-3-hydroxydihydrofuran-2(3H)-one and 3,5-Dideoxypentonic acid γ-lactone. Key properties include a boiling point of 237.6±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 109.7±13.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
53561-62-9
Jingsj CID
J-51671-0
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Chinese Name
3-羟基-5-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 Point237.6±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point109.7±13.2 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxy-5-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one?

The CAS number of 3-Hydroxy-5-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is 53561-62-9.

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

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

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