(3aS,4S,6aR)-Tetrahydro-4-methoxyfuro[3,4-b]furan-2(3H)-one

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  • CAT Number: R055490
  • CAS Number: 866594-60-7
  • Molecular Formula: C7H10O4
  • Molecular Weight: 158.15
  • Purity: ≥95%
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(3aS,4S,6aR)-Tetrahydro-4-methoxyfuro[3,4-b]furan-2(3H)-one(CAT: R055490) is a stereochemically defined bicyclic lactone featuring a fused furofuran ring system with a methoxy substituent at the 4-position. This compound is a valuable intermediate in carbohydrate and natural product synthesis, particularly in the preparation of sugar analogs, glycomimetics, and bioactive small molecules. Its rigid, oxygen-rich framework provides conformational control, enhancing its utility in stereoselective synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The compound’s specific stereochemistry supports applications in chiral drug design and structural biology.


CAS Number 866594-60-7
Synonyms

(3aS,4S,6aR)-4-Methoxytetrahydrofuro[3,4-b]furan-2(3H)-one;

Molecular Formula C7H10O4
Purity ≥95%
Storage 4°C
IUPAC Name (3aS,4S,6aR)-4-methoxy-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydro-3H-furo[2,3-c]furan-2-one
InChI InChI=1S/C7H10O4/c1-9-7-4-2-6(8)11-5(4)3-10-7/h4-5,7H,2-3H2,1H3/t4-,5-,7-/m0/s1
InChIKey LQEIOPTZKCKTPQ-VPLCAKHXSA-N
SMILES COC1C2CC(=O)OC2CO1
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