D-Erythronolactone CAS 15667-21-7

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.15667-21-7
Molecular FormulaC4H6O4
Molecular Weight118.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

D-Erythronolactone CAS 15667-21-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of D-Erythronolactone is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

D-Erythronolactone (CAS 15667-21-7), molecular formula C4H6O4 and molecular weight 118.09 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, D-Erythronolactone (C4H6O4) 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 118.09 g/mol, it falls into the low-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.

CATO manufactures D-Erythronolactone under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H6O4
Molecular Weight118.09 g/mol
Purity>95%
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.)1961

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