5-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-2,3,4(5H)-furantrione CAS 7723-73-1
| CAS No. | 7723-73-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of 5-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-2,3,4(5H)-furantrione is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 5-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-2,3,4(5H)-furantrione (CAS 7723-73-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H6O6, MW 174.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C6H6O6, 5-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-2,3,4(5H)-furantrione contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 174.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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 5-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-2,3,4(5H)-furantrione 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 Formula | C6H6O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1959 |
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