(4R,5R)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxyhexane-2,3-dione CAS 28057-58-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.28057-58-1
Molecular FormulaC6H10O6
Molecular Weight178.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(4R,5R)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxyhexane-2,3-dione CAS 28057-58-1 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (4R,5R)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxyhexane-2,3-dione is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(4R,5R)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxyhexane-2,3-dione (CAS 28057-58-1), molecular formula C6H10O6 and molecular weight 178.14 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (4R,5R)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxyhexane-2,3-dione is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 178.14 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (4R,5R)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxyhexane-2,3-dione 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 FormulaC6H10O6
Molecular Weight178.14 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.)1965

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