(2R,4R,5R)-5-(benzyloxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol CAS 1583259-77-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1583259-77-1
Molecular FormulaC12H22O4
Molecular Weight230.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,4R,5R)-5-(benzyloxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol CAS 1583259-77-1 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2R,4R,5R)-5-(benzyloxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol 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.

(2R,4R,5R)-5-(benzyloxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol (CAS 1583259-77-1), molecular formula C12H22O4 and molecular weight 230.30 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C12H22O4, (2R,4R,5R)-5-(benzyloxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol 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 230.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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,4R,5R)-5-(benzyloxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol 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 FormulaC12H22O4
Molecular Weight230.30 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1993

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