(2R,3S,4S,5S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol CAS 41546-30-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.41546-30-9
Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
Molecular Weight150.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3S,4S,5S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol CAS 41546-30-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2R,3S,4S,5S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(2R,3S,4S,5S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol (CAS 41546-30-9), molecular formula C5H10O5 and molecular weight 150.13 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

The molecular framework of (2R,3S,4S,5S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol (C5H10O5) is characterized by a carbohydrate-derived structure. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R,3S,4S,5S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol 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.

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.)1968

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