(2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal CAS 5346-85-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.5346-85-0
Molecular FormulaC6H12O6
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal CAS 5346-85-0 chemical structure

Description

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

CATO supplies (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal (CAS 5346-85-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H12O6, MW 180.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal 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.

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 (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal 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.

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.)1958

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