(±)-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone

• CAT Number: R040648
• CAS Number: 79-50-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 130.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α,γ-Dihydroxy-β,β-dimethylbutyric Acid γ-Lactone; (RS)-Pantolactone; (±)-2-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone; (±)-Pantolactone; (±)-Pantoyl lactone; 2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid γ-lactone; 2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyric Acid γ-Lacton
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyloxolan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O3/c1-6(2)3-9-5(8)4(6)7/h4,7H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: SERHXTVXHNVDKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(COC(=O)C1O)C

(±)-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone(CAT: R040648), also known as γ-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone derivative, is a cyclic lactone bearing a hydroxyl group at the 3-position and two methyl groups at the 4-position. This racemic compound features a chiral center and a stable five-membered ring, making it a valuable intermediate in flavor chemistry, natural product synthesis, and pharmaceutical development. Its structure is closely related to musk and fruity aroma compounds, contributing to its use in fragrance and food additive research. The hydroxyl and lactone functionalities enable diverse chemical modifications.