(2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-oxohexanoic acid CAS 108729-78-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.108729-78-8
Molecular FormulaC6H10O7
Molecular Weight194.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-oxohexanoic acid CAS 108729-78-8 chemical structure

Description

(2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-oxohexanoic acid (CAS 108729-78-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H10O7 and a molecular weight of 194.14 g/mol.

Structurally, (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-oxohexanoic acid (C6H10O7) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 194.14 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H10O7
Molecular Weight194.14 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1988

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