(±)-Paraconic Acid

• CAT Number: R032918
• CAS Number: 498-89-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H6O4
• Molecular Weight: 130.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Tetrahydro-5-oxo-3-furoic Acid; (Hydroxymethyl)succinic Acid γ-Lactone; Tetrahydro-5-oxo-3-furancarboxylic Acid; 5-Oxotetrahydro-3-furancarboxylic Acid; (Hydroxymethyl)butanedioic Acid γ-Lactone; Paraconic Acid; Pilosinic Acid; Tarconic Acid
• Storage: Store at room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 5-oxooxolane-3-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6O4/c6-4-1-3(2-9-4)5(7)8/h3H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: ONSWFYLALGXCIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(COC1=O)C(=O)O

(±)-Paraconic Acid（Cat No.:R032918）is a chiral compound often used in chemical and pharmaceutical research. As a lactone, it features a cyclic ester structure, making it valuable in studying ring-opening reactions and stereochemistry. This compound is employed as a building block in the synthesis of complex molecules and natural product derivatives. Its dual enantiomeric forms provide insights into chiral interactions and biological activity, making (±)-Paraconic Acid a key substance in developing new drugs and exploring biochemical pathways.