3-(2-Mercaptoethoxy)propanoic acid CAS 1260092-48-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1260092-48-5
Molecular FormulaC5H10O3S
Molecular Weight150.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(2-Mercaptoethoxy)propanoic acid CAS 1260092-48-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(2-Mercaptoethoxy)propanoic acid is closely related to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

3-(2-Mercaptoethoxy)propanoic acid (CAS 1260092-48-5), molecular formula C5H10O3S and molecular weight 150.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 3-(2-Mercaptoethoxy)propanoic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 150.20 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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 3-(2-Mercaptoethoxy)propanoic 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 FormulaC5H10O3S
Molecular Weight150.20 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990
Sulfur Atoms1

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