(S)-Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol

(S)-Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol is a (S)-enantiomer of Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol. Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol is an important precursor for the production of HIV protease inhibitors. Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol can be produced via chemical synthesis or by enzymatic hydrolysis of bulkier esters and inversion of the unwanted product.