(R)-2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 173934-26-4
| CAS No. | 173934-26-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.13 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including (R)-2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid.
CATO supplies (R)-2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 173934-26-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H8O6, MW 188.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (R)-2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 188.13 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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), (R)-2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid 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 Formula | C7H8O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.13 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2006 |
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