2-Amino-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid CAS 1214046-20-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1214046-20-4
Molecular FormulaC5H8F3NO3
Molecular Weight187.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Amino-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid CAS 1214046-20-4 chemical structure

Description

2-Amino-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid (CAS 1214046-20-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8F3NO3 and a molecular weight of 187.12 g/mol.

Owing to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, 2-Amino-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 187.12 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.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Amino-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic 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 FormulaC5H8F3NO3
Molecular Weight187.12 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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