Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one (Standard)
Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one (δ-valerolactone) is an endogenous metabolite with antioxidant capacity. Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one is the small active molecule and can be used as drug intermediate[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
542-28-9
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Others
Smiles
O=C1CCCCO1
Molecular Formula
C5H8O2
Molecular Weight
100.12
References & Citations
[1]Houk KN, et al., Why delta-valerolactone polymerizes and gamma-butyrolactone does not. J Org Chem. 2008 Apr 4;73 (7) :2674-8.
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Room temperature
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