2,3-Dihydroxyfumaric acid dihydrate CAS 20688-70-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20688-70-4
Molecular FormulaC4H4O6
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,3-Dihydroxyfumaric acid dihydrate CAS 20688-70-4 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 2,3-Dihydroxyfumaric acid dihydrate.

2,3-Dihydroxyfumaric acid dihydrate (CAS 20688-70-4), molecular formula C4H4O6H2O and molecular weight 166.09 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2,3-Dihydroxyfumaric acid dihydrate (C4H4O6H2O) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 166.09 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.

CATO manufactures 2,3-Dihydroxyfumaric acid dihydrate 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 FormulaC4H4O6 2*H2O
Molecular Weight166.09 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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