(S)-2-Amino-4-fluorobutanoic acid CAS 121960-24-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.121960-24-5
Molecular FormulaC4H8FNO2
Molecular Weight121.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(S)-2-Amino-4-fluorobutanoic acid CAS 121960-24-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (S)-2-Amino-4-fluorobutanoic acid is closely related to an amide group, 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.

(S)-2-Amino-4-fluorobutanoic acid (CAS 121960-24-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H8FNO2 and a molecular weight of 121.11 g/mol.

Structurally, (S)-2-Amino-4-fluorobutanoic acid (C4H8FNO2) contains an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 121.11 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (S)-2-Amino-4-fluorobutanoic 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 FormulaC4H8FNO2
Molecular Weight121.11 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1991
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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