4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid CAS 915125-20-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.915125-20-1
Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid CAS 915125-20-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol gives 4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid (CAS 915125-20-1), molecular formula C5H8O4 and molecular weight 132.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid (C5H8O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

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 4-hydroxytetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid 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 FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987

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