Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate CAS 1955-73-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1955-73-3
Molecular FormulaC6H8O8
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate CAS 1955-73-3 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C6H8O8Na, Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 231.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate (CAS 1955-73-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H8O8Na and a molecular weight of 231.11 g/mol.

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

CATO manufactures Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H8O8 2*Na
Molecular Weight231.11 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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