Potassium (2S,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanoate CAS 160549-52-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.160549-52-0
Molecular FormulaC5H9O6
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Potassium (2S,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanoate CAS 160549-52-0 chemical structure

Description

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.

Potassium (2S,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanoate (CAS 160549-52-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H9O6K and a molecular weight of 204.22 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C5H9O6K, Potassium (2S,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanoate contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 204.22 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H9O6 K
Molecular Weight204.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.5
CAS Registry Year (est.)2002

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