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alpha-Angelicalactone, 98%
CAS: 591-12-8 | C5H6O2 | 98.10 g/mol
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Catalog number L07602.06
also known as L07602-06
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27,50
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Quantity:
5 g
Price (EUR)
27,50
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS591-12-8
IUPAC Name5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-2-one
Molecular FormulaC5H6O2
InChI KeyQOTQFLOTGBBMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CCC(=O)O1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless to yellow
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Refractive Index1.4460-1.4500 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
alpha-Angelicalactone acts as acancer chemopreventive agent. It is used in the synthesis of glutathione and the activity of glutathione-S-transferase and UDP-glucunonosyltransferase detoxification enzymes in esophagus, stomach, intestine, and liver. It is used in oral care formulations to round out mint notes and in coffee flavors.
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Applications
alpha-Angelicalactone acts as acancer chemopreventive agent. It is used in the synthesis of glutathione and the activity of glutathione-S-transferase and UDP-glucunonosyltransferase detoxification enzymes in esophagus, stomach, intestine, and liver. It is used in oral care formulations to round out mint notes and in coffee flavors.
Solubility
Soluble in water (5g/100mL) and alcohol.
Notes
Moisture-sensitive. Store under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Incompatible materials are Oxidizing agents.
alpha-Angelicalactone acts as acancer chemopreventive agent. It is used in the synthesis of glutathione and the activity of glutathione-S-transferase and UDP-glucunonosyltransferase detoxification enzymes in esophagus, stomach, intestine, and liver. It is used in oral care formulations to round out mint notes and in coffee flavors.
Solubility
Soluble in water (5g/100mL) and alcohol.
Notes
Moisture-sensitive. Store under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Incompatible materials are Oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Richard A. Amos; John A. Katzenellenbogen. An efficient synthesis of .gamma.-methylene-.gamma.-butyrolactone (.alpha.'-angelicalactone). Application to the synthesis of deoxyobtusilactone and deoxyisoobtusilactone.J. Org. Chem.1978, 43 (4), 560-564.