| CAS No. | 1799509-22-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6ClFO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 184.55 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 184.55 g/mol gives (3S,4R,5R)-3-chloro-3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
(3S,4R,5R)-3-chloro-3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one (CAS 1799509-22-0), molecular formula C5H6ClFO4 and molecular weight 184.55 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, fluorine/chlorine substitution, (3S,4R,5R)-3-chloro-3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 184.55 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), (3S,4R,5R)-3-chloro-3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-one 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 | C5H6ClFO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 184.55 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1994 |
| Halogen Content | F/Cl-containing |