Ethyl (S)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 55094-96-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.55094-96-7
Molecular FormulaC5H8O3
Molecular Weight116.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl (S)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate CAS 55094-96-7 chemical structure

Description

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.

Ethyl (S)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS 55094-96-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8O3 and a molecular weight of 116.12 g/mol.

Ethyl (S)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylate (C5H8O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

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

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8O3
Molecular Weight116.12 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972

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