(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydroxyheptanoic acid CAS 87-74-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.87-74-1
Molecular FormulaC7H14O8
Molecular Weight226.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydroxyheptanoic acid CAS 87-74-1 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydroxyheptanoic acid (C7H14O8) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 226.18 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydroxyheptanoic acid (CAS 87-74-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H14O8 and a molecular weight of 226.18 g/mol.

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.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H14O8
Molecular Weight226.18 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°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.)1957

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