2,4-Dihydroxy-2-hydromethylbutanoic Acid-1,4-lactone CAS 19444-86-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.19444-86-1
Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,4-Dihydroxy-2-hydromethylbutanoic Acid-1,4-lactone CAS 19444-86-1 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-hydromethylbutanoic Acid-1,4-lactone is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-hydromethylbutanoic Acid-1,4-lactone (CAS 19444-86-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8O4, MW 132.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C5H8O4, 2,4-Dihydroxy-2-hydromethylbutanoic Acid-1,4-lactone contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962

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