(2S,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal CAS 5517-48-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.5517-48-6
Molecular FormulaC6H12O5
Molecular Weight164.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2S,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal CAS 5517-48-6 chemical structure

Description

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

(2S,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal (CAS 5517-48-6), molecular formula C6H12O5 and molecular weight 164.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

(2S,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal (C6H12O5) 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.

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), (2S,4S,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal 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 FormulaC6H12O5
Molecular Weight164.16 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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