(2R,3R,4S,5R)-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol CAS 470-24-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.470-24-6
Molecular FormulaC6H12O6
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3R,4S,5R)-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol CAS 470-24-6 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

(2R,3R,4S,5R)-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol (CAS 470-24-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H12O6 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C6H12O6, (2R,3R,4S,5R)-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R,3R,4S,5R)-2,5-bis(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 FormulaC6H12O6
Molecular Weight180.16 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.)1957

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