2-Amino-4-(carboxyamino)butanoic acid CAS 134579-52-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.134579-52-5
Molecular FormulaC5H10N2O4
Molecular Weight162.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Amino-4-(carboxyamino)butanoic acid CAS 134579-52-5 chemical structure

Description

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group, 2-Amino-4-(carboxyamino)butanoic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 162.14 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.

2-Amino-4-(carboxyamino)butanoic acid (CAS 134579-52-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H10N2O4 and a molecular weight of 162.14 g/mol.

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 2-Amino-4-(carboxyamino)butanoic 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 FormulaC5H10N2O4
Molecular Weight162.14 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1995
Nitrogen Atoms2

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