| CAS No. | 12441-09-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
(3S)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol (CAS 12441-09-7), molecular formula C6H12O5 and molecular weight 164.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C6H12O5, (3S)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.16 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1960 |