3-(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoic acid hydrate CAS 1185476-83-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1185476-83-8
Molecular FormulaC7H10N2O2
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoic acid hydrate CAS 1185476-83-8 chemical structure

Description

3-(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoic acid hydrate (CAS 1185476-83-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H10N2O2H2O and a molecular weight of 172.18 g/mol.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 3-(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoic acid hydrate is typically white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 172.18 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoic acid hydrate 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 FormulaC7H10N2O2 H2O
Molecular Weight172.18 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Nitrogen Atoms2

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