(R)-4-Propyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one

It often serves as a flavor/fragrance component and as a chiral intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis. (R)-4-Propyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is a chiral γ-lactone featuring a propy substituent that imparts mild hydrophobicity and structural asymmetry.

API Name Brivaracetam
CAS No 63095-51-2
Molecular Formula C7H12O2
Molecular Weight 128.17 g/mol
Synonyms (4R)-4-propyloxolan-2-one