2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 91912-46-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.91912-46-8
Molecular FormulaC7H8O6
Molecular Weight188.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 91912-46-8 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 188.13 g/mol gives 2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 91912-46-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H8O6, MW 188.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

The molecular framework of 2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid (C7H8O6) is characterized by a carbohydrate-derived structure. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development. 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 2-(Carboxymethyl)-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-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 FormulaC7H8O6
Molecular Weight188.13 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
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)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1983

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