Applications
Used as a reagent in the identification and optimization of pteridinone Toll-like receptor 7 agonists, which can be used for the oral treatment of viral hepatitis. 4-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran is also a starting material for [1-[(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methyl]-1H-indol-3-yl](2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone which is a drug that acts as CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. With adequate ventilation. Store away from oxidizing agent.