| CAS No. | 18465-32-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H11ClO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 198.60 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H11ClO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 198.60 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) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |