(S)-(-)-5-Hydroxymethyl-2(5H)-furanone (S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2(5H)-one 78508-96-0 CAS 78508-96-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.78508-96-0
Molecular FormulaC5H6O3
Molecular Weight114.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(S)-(-)-5-Hydroxymethyl-2(5H)-furanone
(S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2(5H)-one
78508-96-0 CAS 78508-96-0 chemical structure

Description

(S)-(-)-5-Hydroxymethyl-2(5H)-furanone (S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2(5H)-one 78508-96-0 (CAS 78508-96-0) reference standard, produced by CATO (ISO 17034 / CNAS / ANAB accredited). Molecular formula: C5H6O3. Molecular weight: 114.10 g/mol. Trusted by 10,000+ laboratories worldwide for pharmaceutical analysis and QC.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H6O3
Molecular Weight114.10 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979

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