(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol CAS 18545-96-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18545-96-5
Molecular FormulaC6H14O5
Molecular Weight166.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol CAS 18545-96-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol (CAS 18545-96-5), molecular formula C6H14O5 and molecular weight 166.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (2R,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol (C6H14O5) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 0.0, corresponding to approximately 0 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

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,3R,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol 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 FormulaC6H14O5
Molecular Weight166.17 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962

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