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(R)-tert-butyl 5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-3-ylcarbamate; CAS No.: 137105-97-6; (R)-tert-butyl 5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-3-ylcarbamate. PROPERTIES: (R)-Tert-butyl 5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-3-ylcarbamate exists as a pale yellow crystalline powder with well-defined optical rotation. The compound demonstrates chiral stability under normal laboratory conditions and shows typical Boc protection behavior. It exhibits moderate aqueous solubility and requires protection from light and moisture. Recommended storage involves vacuum desiccators with appropriate drying agents and maintaining temperatures below 15 C. Safety data indicates potential for causing serious eye damage necessitating face shields during handling as per GHS label elements H318. APPLICATIONS: (R)-Tert-butyl 5-oxo-tetrahydrofuran-3-ylcarbamate functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of antiviral agents documented in virology research. Its chiral tetrahydrofuran framework enables asymmetric synthesis applications in pharmaceutical development as reported in stereochemistry journals. Furthermore, the compound contributes to synthesis of fluorescent dyes for biomolecular labeling described in photochemistry communications.