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alpha-Angelicalactone, 98%

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AAL0760206 5 g
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Catalog No. AAL0760206

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L0760206

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Description

CAS: 591-12-8 | C5H6O2 | 98.10 g/mol

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 591-12-8
Molecular Formula C5H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 98.10
MDL Number MFCD00005375
InChI Key QOTQFLOTGBBMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym alpha-angelica lactone, alpha-angelicalactone, 5-methyl-2 3h-furanone, 5-methylfuran-2 3h-one, 2 3h-furanone, 5-methyl, 4-hydroxypent-3-enoic acid lactone, delta 2-angelica lactone, 4-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid gamma-lactone, gamma-methyl-beta,gamma-crotonolactone, .alpha.-angelica lactone
PubChem CID 11559
ChEBI CHEBI:36433
IUPAC Name 5-methyl-3H-furan-2-one
SMILES CC1=CCC(=O)O1

Specifications

Melting Point 17°C to 18°C
Density 1.093
Boiling Point 53°C to 54°C (10 mmHg)
Flash Point 68°C (154°F)
Refractive Index 1.448
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 108394
Merck Index 14,647
Solubility Information Soluble in water (5g/100mL) and alcohol.
Formula Weight 98.1
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material alpha-Angelicalactone
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H227
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H227
Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber 209-701-8
RTECSNumber LU5075000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only