(4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxyhexan-3-one CAS 148979-72-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.148979-72-0
Molecular FormulaC6H12O4
Molecular Weight148.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxyhexan-3-one CAS 148979-72-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxyhexan-3-one is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxyhexan-3-one (CAS 148979-72-0), molecular formula C6H12O4 and molecular weight 148.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C6H12O4, (4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxyhexan-3-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 148.16 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H12O4
Molecular Weight148.16 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.)1999

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