Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
69222-61-3
Corey lactone, chemically known as (5R)-5-((E)-2-bromoethenyl)-4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran-2(3H)-one, is a critical chiral intermediate in the industrial synthesis of statin drugs. Produced via asymmetric oxidation or enzymatic resolution, its molecular formula is C7H9BrO4 with CAS number 60180-63-8.
Requires storage in sealed containers at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere. Personnel must use PPE due to potential skin irritation and environmental hazards associated with brominated compounds.