| CAS No. | 42417-44-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 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) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1969 |