| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 4-METHOXY-2(5H)-FURANONE
 |  | [CAS] 
 69556-70-3
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2(5H)-FURANONE, 4-METHOXY-
 4-METHOXY-2(5H)-FURANONE
 METHYL TETRONATE
 4-METHOXY-2(5H)-FURANONE  99%
 4-METHOXY-2(5H)-FURANONE,97%
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C5H6O3
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00071565
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 114.1
 |  | [MOL File] 
 69556-70-3.mol
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29322090
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 SLIGHTLY YELLOW CRYSTALLINE MASS
 |  | [Uses] 
 
 4-Methoxy-2(5H)-furanone may be used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 5-alkylidene 4-methoxy-2(5H)-furanone. |  | [General Description] 
 
 4-Methoxy-2(5H)-furanone is a furanone. 4-Methoxy-2(5H)-furanone is isolated from Narthecium asiaticum maxim leave samples and is reported to cause nephrotoxicity in cattle. | 
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