| CAS No. | 51532-86-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 148.11 g/mol gives (3R,4R,5S)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
(3R,4R,5S)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 51532-86-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8O5 and a molecular weight of 148.11 g/mol.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (3R,4R,5S)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 148.11 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
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 (3R,4R,5S)-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.) | 1971 |