Product Name

  • Name

    BETA-ANGELICA LACTONE

  • EINECS
  • CAS No. 591-11-7
  • Article Data75
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.095g/cm3
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point <-17 °C
  • Formula C5H6 O2
  • Boiling Point 210°C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 98.1014
  • Flash Point 78.9°C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance
  • Safety Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also KETONES.
  • Risk Codes
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 591-11-7 (BETA-ANGELICA LACTONE)
  • Hazard Symbols
  • Synonyms 2-Pentenoicacid, 4-hydroxy-, g-lactone (6CI,7CI); 2-Oxo-5-methyl-2,5-dihydrofuran; 2-Penten-4-olide;4-Hydroxy-2-pentenoic acid g-lactone; 4-Hydroxypent-2-enoic acid lactone; 4-Methyl-2-buten-4-olide;5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone; 5-Methyl-5H-furan-2-one; NSC 655; D1-Angelica lactone; a,b-Angelica lactone; b-Angelica lactone; g-Methyl-Da,b-butenolide
  • PSA 26.30000
  • LogP 0.48790

Synthetic route

(E)-3-pentenoic acid
1617-32-9

(E)-3-pentenoic acid

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: (E)-3-pentenoic acid With Oxalyl bromide; dimethyl sulfoxide In dichloromethane at -10 - 20℃; for 1.16667h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With potassium carbonate In dichloromethane-d2; water at 20℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere;
93%
Stage #1: (E)-3-pentenoic acid With oxalyl dichloride; 1,1'-sulfinylbisbenzene In dichloromethane at -78℃; for 0.166667h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With 18-crown-6 ether; potassium carbonate In dichloromethane at -78 - 20℃; for 5h; Reagent/catalyst; Inert atmosphere;
85%
Stage #1: (E)-3-pentenoic acid With oxalyl dichloride; 1,1'-sulfinylbisbenzene In dichloromethane at -78 - 20℃; for 1h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With 18-crown-6 ether; potassium carbonate In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere;
85%
With (M*,3aS*,3a'S*)-3,3',3a',4,4',5,5'-octahydro-3,3,3',3'-tetraisopropyl-6,6'-spirobi[6H-cyclopent[c]isoxazole]; palladium diacetate; p-benzoquinone In dichloromethane at 30℃; for 24h; Inert atmosphere;71%
carbon monoxide
201230-82-2

carbon monoxide

(2R*,3Z)-4-Iodo-3-buten-2-ol
74785-04-9

(2R*,3Z)-4-Iodo-3-buten-2-ol

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium carbonate; hydrazine; bis-triphenylphosphine-palladium(II) chloride In tetrahydrofuran at 35℃; under 2280 Torr; for 72h;95%
3-pentenoic acid
5204-64-8

3-pentenoic acid

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 3-pentenoic acid With Oxalyl bromide; dimethyl sulfoxide In dichloromethane at -10 - 20℃; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: With sodium hydroxide In dichloromethane; water for 5h; Reagent/catalyst;
93%
levulinic acid
123-76-2

levulinic acid

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

5-methylenedihydrofuran-2-one
10008-73-8

5-methylenedihydrofuran-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With silylated SiO2 catalyst In water at 250℃; under 760.051 Torr; for 0.8h; Reagent/catalyst; Inert atmosphere; Flow reactor;
levulinic acid
123-76-2

levulinic acid

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With H-ZSM5/SiO2 at 129.84℃; under 75.0075 Torr; Reagent/catalyst; Temperature;A 33%
B 64%
bei der Destillation;
With montmorillonite K 10 at 165℃; under 50 Torr; Overall yield = 92 %; Overall yield = 15.6 g;
levulinic acid
123-76-2

levulinic acid

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
bei der Destillation; Behandeln mit einer konz. Kaliumcarbonatloesung;
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 60 percent / H3PO4 / Heating
2: 43 percent / Et3N / benzene / 15 h / Heating
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: H3PO4
2: 79 percent / Et3N / 4 h / 100 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: phosphoric acid / 175 °C
2: triethylamine / ethanol / 12 h
View Scheme
Stage #1: levulinic acid under 50 Torr;
Stage #2: With triethylamine at 80℃;
4-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester
539-88-8

4-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one
108-29-2

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With formic acid; UN-No2881 ex. Kataleuna at 275℃;A 7%
B 30%
5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With triethylamine at 100℃; for 4h;79%
With triethylamine In toluene at 60℃; for 6h;60%
With triethylamine at 75℃; for 2h;55%
(2-furyl)methyl alcohol
98-00-0

(2-furyl)methyl alcohol

methanol
67-56-1

methanol

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

levulinic acid methyl ester
624-45-3

levulinic acid methyl ester

D

2-(methoxymethyl)furan
13679-46-4

2-(methoxymethyl)furan

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zeolite H-beta at 110℃; for 1.5h; Autoclave;A n/a
B n/a
C 10.1 %Chromat.
D 18.3 %Chromat.
(2-furyl)methyl alcohol
98-00-0

(2-furyl)methyl alcohol

ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

2-(ethoxymethyl)furan
6270-56-0

2-(ethoxymethyl)furan

D

4-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester
539-88-8

4-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zeolite H-beta at 110℃; for 1.5h; Autoclave;A n/a
B n/a
C 14.4 %Chromat.
D 23.3 %Chromat.
2-(ethoxymethyl)furan
6270-56-0

2-(ethoxymethyl)furan

isopropyl alcohol
67-63-0

isopropyl alcohol

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

isopropyl levulinate
21884-26-4

isopropyl levulinate

D

levulinic acid
123-76-2

levulinic acid

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zeolite H-beta at 110℃; for 1.5h; Autoclave;A n/a
B n/a
C 7.7 %Chromat.
D 6.4 %Chromat.
3-Pentenenitrile
16529-66-1

3-Pentenenitrile

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
132280-01-4, 132280-05-8

dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetrafluoroboric acid; [bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene In acetic acid at 70℃; for 14h;A 6%
B 58%
carbon dioxide
124-38-9

carbon dioxide

(+/-)-(Z)-4-(butyltellanyl)but-3-en-2-ol
835594-73-5

(+/-)-(Z)-4-(butyltellanyl)but-3-en-2-ol

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: (+/-)-(Z)-4-(butyltellanyl)but-3-en-2-ol With n-butyllithium In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃;
Stage #2: carbon dioxide In tetrahydrofuran at -78 - 20℃; Further stages.;
51%
(E)-Methyl 4-hydroxypent-2-enoate
42997-94-4

(E)-Methyl 4-hydroxypent-2-enoate

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With phenanthrene In dichloromethane at 25 - 30℃; UV-irradiation;62%
(+/-)-cis,trans-4-methyl-2-phenylsulfinylbutyrolactone
53138-50-4

(+/-)-cis,trans-4-methyl-2-phenylsulfinylbutyrolactone

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine In benzene at 110 - 120℃; for 1.5h;34 mg
2-phenylselenenyl-5-methylfuran

2-phenylselenenyl-5-methylfuran

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dihydrogen peroxide In dichloromethane for 0.5h;74%
levulinic acid methyl ester
624-45-3

levulinic acid methyl ester

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one
108-29-2

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen In water at 80℃; under 22502.3 Torr; for 1h; Time; Autoclave;
butyl levulinate
2052-15-5

butyl levulinate

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one
108-29-2

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen In water at 80℃; under 22502.3 Torr; for 1h; Autoclave;
3-Pentenenitrile
16529-66-1

3-Pentenenitrile

[bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene
3240-34-4

[bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
132280-01-4, 132280-05-8

dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetrafluoroboric acid In acetic acid at 70℃; for 14h;A 6%
B 58%
levulinic acid methyl ester
624-45-3

levulinic acid methyl ester

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

levulinic acid
123-76-2

levulinic acid

D

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one
108-29-2

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen In water at 80℃; under 22502.3 Torr; for 1.5h; Autoclave;
(+/-)-cis,trans-4-methyl-2-phenylsulfanylbutyrolactone
53138-46-8

(+/-)-cis,trans-4-methyl-2-phenylsulfanylbutyrolactone

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With pyridine; 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid 2.) PhH; Yield given. Multistep reaction;
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid / CH2Cl2 / 2 h / 0 °C
2: 34 mg / pyridine / benzene / 1.5 h / 110 - 120 °C
View Scheme
4-Oxo-2-phenylsulfanyl-pentanoic acid
84796-81-6

4-Oxo-2-phenylsulfanyl-pentanoic acid

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 4 steps
1: diethyl ether
2: Zn(BH4)2
3: TsOH
4: 1.) mCPBA; 2.) pyr. / 2.) PhH
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 5 steps
1: diethyl ether
2: Zn(BH4)2 / diethyl ether / 3 h / 0 °C / or NaBH4
3: 63 mg / p-toluenesulfonic acid / benzene / 2 h / 50 °C
4: m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid / CH2Cl2 / 2 h / 0 °C
5: 34 mg / pyridine / benzene / 1.5 h / 110 - 120 °C
View Scheme
methyl 4-oxo-2-(phenylthio)pentanoate
84796-82-7

methyl 4-oxo-2-(phenylthio)pentanoate

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: Zn(BH4)2
2: TsOH
3: 1.) mCPBA; 2.) pyr. / 2.) PhH
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 4 steps
1: Zn(BH4)2 / diethyl ether / 3 h / 0 °C / or NaBH4
2: 63 mg / p-toluenesulfonic acid / benzene / 2 h / 50 °C
3: m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid / CH2Cl2 / 2 h / 0 °C
4: 34 mg / pyridine / benzene / 1.5 h / 110 - 120 °C
View Scheme
4-Hydroxy-2-phenylsulfanyl-pentanoic acid methyl ester
90670-14-7

4-Hydroxy-2-phenylsulfanyl-pentanoic acid methyl ester

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: TsOH
2: 1.) mCPBA; 2.) pyr. / 2.) PhH
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: 63 mg / p-toluenesulfonic acid / benzene / 2 h / 50 °C
2: m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid / CH2Cl2 / 2 h / 0 °C
3: 34 mg / pyridine / benzene / 1.5 h / 110 - 120 °C
View Scheme
(E)-3-pentenoic acid
1617-32-9

(E)-3-pentenoic acid

[bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene
3240-34-4

[bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

cis-dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
132280-01-4, 132280-05-8

cis-dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetrafluoroboric acid In acetic acid for 1h; Ambient temperature;A 41%
B 25%
C5H7O2PolSe

C5H7O2PolSe

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With dihydrogen peroxide In tetrahydrofuran at 0 - 25℃;
(2-furyl)methyl alcohol
98-00-0

(2-furyl)methyl alcohol

isopropyl alcohol
67-63-0

isopropyl alcohol

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-2-furanone
591-12-8

5-methyl-2-furanone

C

isopropyl levulinate
21884-26-4

isopropyl levulinate

D

isopropopyl (2-methylfuran) ether
113984-01-3

isopropopyl (2-methylfuran) ether

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zeolite H-beta at 110℃; for 1.5h; Catalytic behavior; Reagent/catalyst; Temperature; Autoclave;A n/a
B n/a
C 7 %Chromat.
D 35.4 %Chromat.
(E)-3-pentenoic acid
1617-32-9

(E)-3-pentenoic acid

[bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene
3240-34-4

[bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
132280-01-4, 132280-05-8

dihydro-4-acetoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetrafluoroboric acid; [bis(acetoxy)iodo]benzene In acetic acid for 1h; Ambient temperature;A 41%
B 25%
furfural
98-01-1

furfural

A

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

B

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one
108-29-2

5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With iso-butanol In water at 119.84℃; for 48h; Reagent/catalyst; Time; Solvent;
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

2,2'-dimethyl-3',4'-dihydro-2H,2'H-[2,3']bifuranyl-5,5'-dione
19918-24-2

2,2'-dimethyl-3',4'-dihydro-2H,2'H-[2,3']bifuranyl-5,5'-dione

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenoxide)methylaluminum; triethylamine In dichloromethane at 25℃; for 1h; Catalytic behavior; Reagent/catalyst; Solvent;99%
1,3-DIOXOLANE
646-06-0

1,3-DIOXOLANE

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

4-[1,3]Dioxolan-2-yl-5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

4-[1,3]Dioxolan-2-yl-5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With (Bu4N)2S2O8 at 30℃; for 0.333333h;92%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

4-biphenylboronic acid
5122-94-1

4-biphenylboronic acid

C17H16O2

C17H16O2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With chlorobis(ethylene)rhodium(I) dimer; 2,2'-bis-(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl; triethylamine In ethanol at 20℃; for 12h; Schlenk technique; Inert atmosphere; regioselective reaction;89%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

isopropyl alcohol
67-63-0

isopropyl alcohol

(4R,5S)-4-(1-Hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

(4R,5S)-4-(1-Hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With benzophenone for 1.5h; Addition; Irradiation;83%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

4,4'-dimethoxytrityl chloride
40615-36-9

4,4'-dimethoxytrityl chloride

4-(bis(4-methoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methyl)-5-methylfuran-2(5H)-one

4-(bis(4-methoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methyl)-5-methylfuran-2(5H)-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium carbonate at 20℃; for 18h; Sealed tube;82%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

phenyldimethylsilyl chloride
768-33-2

phenyldimethylsilyl chloride

C13H18O2Si
1397692-64-6

C13H18O2Si

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: phenyldimethylsilyl chloride With lithium doped with sodium In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃;
Stage #2: With copper(l) cyanide In tetrahydrofuran at -20℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #3: 5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one Further stages;
80%
Stage #1: phenyldimethylsilyl chloride With lithium In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃;
Stage #2: With copper(l) cyanide In tetrahydrofuran at -20℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #3: 5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one In tetrahydrofuran
80%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

3-bromo-5-methyl-2(5H)-furanone
76311-90-5

3-bromo-5-methyl-2(5H)-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one With bromine In tetrachloromethane for 1.5h; Heating;
Stage #2: With triethylamine at 20℃; for 2h;
66%
Stage #1: 5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one With bromine In tetrachloromethane for 3h; Heating;
Stage #2: With triethylamine for 4h;
46%
With bromine at 20 - 90℃; for 20h;43%
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: Br2 / CCl4 / 1.5 h / Heating
2: Et3N / CCl4 / 2 h / Ambient temperature
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: Br2 / CCl4 / 15 h / Ambient temperature
2: NEt3 / benzene / 3 h / 0 °C
View Scheme
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

(2E,4E)-3-Ethyl-5-methoxy-penta-2,4-dienoic acid methyl ester
108044-53-7

(2E,4E)-3-Ethyl-5-methoxy-penta-2,4-dienoic acid methyl ester

methyl (1R*,2S*,5S*,6R*,9S*)-3-ethyl-5-methoxy-9-methyl-7-oxo-8-oxabicyclo<4.3.0>non-3-ene-2-carboxylate
134360-94-4

methyl (1R*,2S*,5S*,6R*,9S*)-3-ethyl-5-methoxy-9-methyl-7-oxo-8-oxabicyclo<4.3.0>non-3-ene-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dichloromethane at 50℃; under 11250900 Torr; for 60h;65%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

triisopropylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate
80522-42-5

triisopropylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate

triisopropyl((5-methylfuran-2-yl)oxy)silane
203131-20-8

triisopropyl((5-methylfuran-2-yl)oxy)silane

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With triethylamine In dichloromethane at 0 - 20℃; for 2h;65%
With triethylamine In dichloromethane at 0 - 20℃; for 18h; Inert atmosphere;64%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

(4R,5S)-4-Hydrazino-5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

(4R,5S)-4-Hydrazino-5-methyl-dihydro-furan-2-one

B

5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-pyrazolidin-3-one

5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-pyrazolidin-3-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrazine In water at 80℃; for 2h;A n/a
B 63%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

methylhydrazine
60-34-4

methylhydrazine

(5R,αS)/(5S,αR)-5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-1-methylpyrazolidin-3-one

(5R,αS)/(5S,αR)-5-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-1-methylpyrazolidin-3-one

(4R,5S)-5-Methyl-4-(N-methyl-hydrazino)-dihydro-furan-2-one

(4R,5S)-5-Methyl-4-(N-methyl-hydrazino)-dihydro-furan-2-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In water at 80℃; for 2h;A 61%
B n/a
In water at 80℃; for 2h; Mechanism; diastereoselective ring chain transformation, other butenolides;
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

tert-butylchlorodiphenylsilane
58479-61-1

tert-butylchlorodiphenylsilane

C21H26O2Si
1397692-77-1

C21H26O2Si

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: tert-butylchlorodiphenylsilane With lithium doped with sodium In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃;
Stage #2: With copper(l) cyanide In tetrahydrofuran at -20℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #3: 5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one Further stages;
59%
Stage #1: tert-butylchlorodiphenylsilane With lithium In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃;
Stage #2: With copper(l) cyanide In tetrahydrofuran at -20℃; for 0.333333h;
Stage #3: 5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one In tetrahydrofuran
59%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

2-(2-nitroethoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran
75233-61-3

2-(2-nitroethoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran

C12H17NO5

C12H17NO5

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With phenyl isocyanate; N-ethyl-N,N-diisopropylamine In toluene for 3h; Reflux;55%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

(2RS,3RS,4RS)-2,3-Epoxy-4-hydroxypentanoic acid
99419-44-0, 111822-35-6, 112837-19-1

(2RS,3RS,4RS)-2,3-Epoxy-4-hydroxypentanoic acid

(3RS,4RS,5RS)-3,4-Epoxy-5-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
98291-94-2, 98320-62-8, 112775-69-6, 136353-59-8

(3RS,4RS,5RS)-3,4-Epoxy-5-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hypochlorite In pyridine; water 0 deg C, 1 h then r.t. 1.5 h;A n/a
B 54%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

(3RS,4RS,5RS)-3,4-Epoxy-5-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
98291-94-2, 98320-62-8, 112775-69-6, 136353-59-8

(3RS,4RS,5RS)-3,4-Epoxy-5-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hypochlorite In pyridine Ambient temperature;54%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

(9S)-9-Methyl-1-phenylbicyclo<4.3.0>nona-1(2),3(4)-diene
126971-21-9

(9S)-9-Methyl-1-phenylbicyclo<4.3.0>nona-1(2),3(4)-diene

C21H24O2

C21H24O2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zinc(II) chloride under 4875390 Torr; for 70h; Ambient temperature;48%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

tetrafluoroboric acid

tetrafluoroboric acid

bis(triphenylphosphine)(π-carbondisulphide)dicarbonyliron(II)

bis(triphenylphosphine)(π-carbondisulphide)dicarbonyliron(II)

[(OC)2Fe(P(C6H5)3)2SCSC4H4O2CH3](1+)*BF4(1-)=[(OC)2Fe(P(C6H5)3)2SCSC4H4O2CH3]BF4

[(OC)2Fe(P(C6H5)3)2SCSC4H4O2CH3](1+)*BF4(1-)=[(OC)2Fe(P(C6H5)3)2SCSC4H4O2CH3]BF4

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In not given45%
5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one
591-11-7

5-methyl-5H-furan-2-one

benzyl azide
622-79-7

benzyl azide

A

4-benzylamino-5-methyl-2(5H)-furanone

4-benzylamino-5-methyl-2(5H)-furanone

(3aRS,6RS,6aSR)-1-benzyl-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydro-6-methyl-1H-furo<3,4-d>-1,2,3-triazol-4-one

(3aRS,6RS,6aSR)-1-benzyl-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydro-6-methyl-1H-furo<3,4-d>-1,2,3-triazol-4-one

(3aRS,6SR,6aSR)-1-benzyl-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydro-6-methyl-1H-furo<3,4-d>-1,2,3-triazol-4-one

(3aRS,6SR,6aSR)-1-benzyl-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydro-6-methyl-1H-furo<3,4-d>-1,2,3-triazol-4-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 60℃; for 168h;A 7%
B 44%
C 11%

5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: C5H6O2
Molar mass: 98.0999 g/mol
EINECS: 209-700-2
Density: 1.095 g/cm3
Flash Point: 78.9 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.459
Boiling Point: 210 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.197 mmHg at 25°C
Structure of 5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone (591-11-7):

XLogP3-AA: 0.6
H-Bond Donor: 0
H-Bond Acceptor: 2
Systematic Name of 5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone (591-11-7): 5-Methyl-5H-furan-2-one 
SMILES: O=C\1OC(/C=C/1)C 
InChI: InChI=1/C5H6O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h2-4H,1H3 
InChIKey: BGLUXFNVVSVEET-UHFFFAOYAU 
Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h2-4H,1H3 
Std. InChIKey: BGLUXFNVVSVEET-UHFFFAOYSA-N

5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

ipr-mus LD50:750 mg/kg

    APTOA6    Acta Pharmacologica et Toxicologica. 2 (1946),109.
2.    

orl-cat LDLo:500 mg/kg

    JPETAB    Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 36 (1929),355.

5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also KETONES.

5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone Specification

 5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone (591-11-7) also can be called Angelica lactone ; 2(5H)-furanone, 5-methyl- ; .DELTA.1-Angelica lactone ; .alpha.,.beta.-Angelica lactone ; 4-Hydroxy-2-pentenoic Acid g-Lactone ;and ; 4-Hydroxy-2-pentenoic acid .gamma.-lactone .

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