(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3-Amino-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol CAS 279673-11-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.279673-11-9
Molecular FormulaC5H11NO4
Molecular Weight149.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3-Amino-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol CAS 279673-11-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2R,3R,4S,5R)-3-Amino-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3-Amino-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol (CAS 279673-11-9), molecular formula C5H11NO4 and molecular weight 149.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3-Amino-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol (C5H11NO4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 (2R,3R,4S,5R)-3-Amino-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,4-diol 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 FormulaC5H11NO4
Molecular Weight149.15 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Nitrogen Atoms1

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