Calcium (3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate CAS 3470-37-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3470-37-9
Molecular FormulaC12H18CaO14
Molecular Weight426.34 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Calcium (3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate CAS 3470-37-9 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, Calcium (3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate (C12H18CaO14) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 426.34 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Calcium (3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate (CAS 3470-37-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H18CaO14 and a molecular weight of 426.34 g/mol.

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.

CATO manufactures Calcium (3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate 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 FormulaC12H18CaO14
Molecular Weight426.34 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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