| CAS No. | 174420-16-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 5-Isopropyl-4-methyltetrahydrofuran-2,3-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.
CATO supplies 5-Isopropyl-4-methyltetrahydrofuran-2,3-diol (CAS 174420-16-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H16O3, MW 160.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
5-Isopropyl-4-methyltetrahydrofuran-2,3-diol (C8H16O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.
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), 5-Isopropyl-4-methyltetrahydrofuran-2,3-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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2006 |