(R)-2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoic acid CAS 110994-91-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.110994-91-7
Molecular FormulaC3H5BrO3
Molecular Weight168.97 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoic acid CAS 110994-91-7 chemical structure

Description

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 supplies (R)-2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (CAS 110994-91-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C3H5BrO3, MW 168.97 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C3H5BrO3, (R)-2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 168.97 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (R)-2-Bromo-3-hydroxypropanoic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC3H5BrO3
Molecular Weight168.97 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.)1988
Halogen ContentBr-containing

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