(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxytetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol CAS 18979-03-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18979-03-8
Molecular FormulaC6H12O5
Molecular Weight164.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxytetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol CAS 18979-03-8 chemical structure

Description

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxytetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol (CAS 18979-03-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H12O5 and a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol.

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxytetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H12O5
Molecular Weight164.16 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962

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