2,4-Dihydroxy-2-hydromethylbutanoic Acid-1,4-lactone CAS 19444-86-1
| CAS No. | 19444-86-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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 Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |
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