(2R,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanoic acid CAS 498-43-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.498-43-1
Molecular FormulaC6H12O6
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanoic acid CAS 498-43-1 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), (2R,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanoic acid 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.

(2R,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanoic acid (CAS 498-43-1), molecular formula C6H12O6 and molecular weight 180.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

(2R,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanoic acid (C6H12O6) 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.

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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