Technical Data

014055
CAS Number
40834-42-2
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C5H6O3
Molecular Weight
114.1
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone
4-Hydroxy-3-methylbut-2-en-4-olide; 4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; 5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5H-furan-2-one; γ-Hydroxy-β-methylbutenolide;

5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone is a non-halogenated furanone used in studies to verify the mutagenicity of halogen substituted furanones.

Form
Brownish Yellow Semi Solid
Solubility
DMSO, Methanol

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Ishiguro, Y. et al.: Environ. Mol. Mutagen., 11, 225 (1988); Ishiguro, Y. et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 6, 935 (1987);
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