| CAS No. | 6968-62-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 238.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
(3R,4S,5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-((1S,2R,3R)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (CAS 6968-62-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H14O8 and a molecular weight of 238.19 g/mol.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (3R,4S,5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-((1S,2R,3R)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutyl)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 238.19 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
CATO manufactures (3R,4S,5R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-((1S,2R,3R)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutyl)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 | C8H14O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 238.19 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |