5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone CAS 40834-42-2
| CAS No. | 40834-42-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 114.10 g/mol gives 5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone (CAS 40834-42-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H6O3, MW 114.10 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone (C5H6O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 114.10 g/mol, it falls into the low-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).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone 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 Formula | C5H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.10 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1968 |
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