(3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one CAS 42417-44-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42417-44-7
Molecular FormulaC5H8O5
Molecular Weight148.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one CAS 42417-44-7 chemical structure

Description

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

(3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 42417-44-7), molecular formula C5H8O5 and molecular weight 148.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

(3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (C5H8O5) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

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.

CATO manufactures (3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one 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 FormulaC5H8O5
Molecular Weight148.11 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969

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