(2R)-2-Hydroxypentanoic acid CAS 24809-83-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.24809-83-4
Molecular FormulaC5H10O3
Molecular Weight118.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R)-2-Hydroxypentanoic acid CAS 24809-83-4 chemical structure

Description

The molecular framework of (2R)-2-Hydroxypentanoic acid (C5H10O3) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.

(2R)-2-Hydroxypentanoic acid (CAS 24809-83-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.13 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R)-2-Hydroxypentanoic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H10O3
Molecular Weight118.13 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964

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