(2R,3R,4S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol CAS 491-19-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.491-19-0
Molecular FormulaC5H10O4
Molecular Weight134.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3R,4S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol CAS 491-19-0 chemical structure

Description

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

CATO supplies (2R,3R,4S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol (CAS 491-19-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H10O4, MW 134.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

(2R,3R,4S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol (C5H10O4) 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.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H10O4
Molecular Weight134.13 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.)1957

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