2,3-Dihydroxy-4-oxopentanoic Acid CAS 37520-06-2
| CAS No. | 37520-06-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of 2,3-Dihydroxy-4-oxopentanoic Acid is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 2,3-Dihydroxy-4-oxopentanoic Acid (CAS 37520-06-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8O5, MW 148.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C5H8O5, 2,3-Dihydroxy-4-oxopentanoic Acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 148.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1967 |
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