(R)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxybutanoic Acid CAS 108211-36-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.108211-36-5
Molecular FormulaC4H5F3O3
Molecular Weight158.08 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxybutanoic Acid CAS 108211-36-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxybutanoic Acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies (R)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxybutanoic Acid (CAS 108211-36-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H5F3O3, MW 158.08 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C4H5F3O3, (R)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxybutanoic Acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 158.08 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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 (R)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-hydroxybutanoic 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 FormulaC4H5F3O3
Molecular Weight158.08 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Halogen ContentF-containing

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