(2R,3R,4S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol CAS 36468-53-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.36468-53-8
Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
Molecular Weight150.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3R,4S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol CAS 36468-53-8 chemical structure

Description

(2R,3R,4S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol (C5H10O5) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

CATO supplies (2R,3R,4S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol (CAS 36468-53-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H10O5, MW 150.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 (2R,3R,4S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol 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 FormulaC5H10O5
Molecular Weight150.13 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.)1967

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