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Stock availability
In Stock
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Cas number
599-04-2
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Chemical s molecular weight
130.14
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Chemical s main applications
An important intermediate in the synthesis of pantothenic acid as well as a degradation product of pantothneic acid in the liver. Causes disorientation and hypothermia, and prevents phenamine-induced hyperthermia.
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Chemical s category
Heterocycles, Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals
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Other name
(3R)-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone; (-)-(R)-Pantolactone; (-)-2-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone; (-)-Pantoyl Lactone; (3R)-Tetrahydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethylfuran-2-one; Pantothenic Lactone; D-(-)-α-Hydroxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone; (R)-α-Hydroxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone;
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Chemical s formula
C6H10O3
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Physical properties
White to Off-White Solid
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Melting temperature
88-92°C
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Boiling temperature
No Data Available
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Chemical s soluble in
Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol, Water (Sparingly)
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Stability conditions
No Data Available
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Storage
Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
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