rel-(2R,4S)-Pentane-2,4-diol CAS 3950-21-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3950-21-8
Molecular FormulaC5H12O2
Molecular Weight104.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

rel-(2R,4S)-Pentane-2,4-diol CAS 3950-21-8 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures rel-(2R,4S)-Pentane-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.

CATO supplies rel-(2R,4S)-Pentane-2,4-diol (CAS 3950-21-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H12O2, MW 104.15 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, rel-(2R,4S)-Pentane-2,4-diol is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 104.15 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H12O2
Molecular Weight104.15 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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