| CAS No. | 4097-91-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.18 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2-((R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-5-methoxytetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
(2R,3R,4S,5S)-2-((R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-5-methoxytetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol (CAS 4097-91-0), molecular formula C7H14O6 and molecular weight 194.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2-((R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-5-methoxytetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 194.18 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2-((R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-5-methoxytetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.18 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| 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) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |