(2R,3S,4R,5S)-6-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal CAS 18465-32-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18465-32-2
Molecular FormulaC6H11ClO5
Molecular Weight198.60 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3S,4R,5S)-6-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal CAS 18465-32-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2R,3S,4R,5S)-6-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(2R,3S,4R,5S)-6-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal (CAS 18465-32-2), molecular formula C6H11ClO5 and molecular weight 198.60 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C6H11ClO5, (2R,3S,4R,5S)-6-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 198.60 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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,3S,4R,5S)-6-chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal 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 FormulaC6H11ClO5
Molecular Weight198.60 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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