(R)-2,6-Diamino-6-oxohexanoic acid CAS 14258-23-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.14258-23-2
Molecular FormulaC6H12N2O3
Molecular Weight160.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2,6-Diamino-6-oxohexanoic acid CAS 14258-23-2 chemical structure

Description

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.

(R)-2,6-Diamino-6-oxohexanoic acid (CAS 14258-23-2), molecular formula C6H12N2O3 and molecular weight 160.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, (R)-2,6-Diamino-6-oxohexanoic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 160.17 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.

CATO manufactures (R)-2,6-Diamino-6-oxohexanoic 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 FormulaC6H12N2O3
Molecular Weight160.17 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.)1961
Nitrogen Atoms2

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