| CAS No. | 210823-26-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
(2S,5R)-2,5-Dihydroxytetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 210823-26-0), molecular formula C5H8O5 and molecular weight 148.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C5H8O5, (2S,5R)-2,5-Dihydroxytetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 148.11 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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 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.) | 2017 |