(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol CAS 492-66-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.492-66-0
Molecular FormulaC6H12O6
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol CAS 492-66-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol (CAS 492-66-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H12O6 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol.

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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

As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol 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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