(6R)-2-Hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one
[CAS# 252006-38-5]

Identification

• Name: (6R)-2-Hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one
• Synonyms: 3,4-DGE; 3,4-dideoxyglucosone-3-ene
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 144.13
• CAS Registry Number: 252006-38-5
• EC Number: 811-251-8

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (189 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.401±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319