(2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxypentanal CAS 13039-77-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.13039-77-5
Molecular FormulaC5H10O4
Molecular Weight134.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxypentanal CAS 13039-77-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxypentanal is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxypentanal (CAS 13039-77-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H10O4, MW 134.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

(2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxypentanal (C5H10O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxypentanal meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H10O4
Molecular Weight134.13 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1960

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