(3aR,4S,5R,6aS)-(-)-Hexahydro-5-hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-one

It is also known by other names, including Corey lactone diol, and serves as a building block for synthesizing other chemical products. (3aR,4S,5R,6aS)-(-)-Hexahydro-5-hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2H-cyclopenta[b]furan-2-one is used mainly as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex pharmaceutical compounds and in medical experimental research.

API Name Prostaglandins
CAS No 32233-40-2
Molecular Formula C8H12O4
Molecular Weight 172.18 g/mol
Synonyms (3aR,4S,5R,6aS)-5-hydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-3,3a,4,5,6,6a-hexahydrocyclopenta[b]furan-2-one

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