| CAS No. | 7726-97-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol gives (2R)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
(2R)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol (CAS 7726-97-8), molecular formula C6H12O5 and molecular weight 164.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (2R)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
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), (2R)-2-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol 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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.16 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1959 |