2-Amino-3-chlorobutanoic acid CAS 14561-56-9
| CAS No. | 14561-56-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 137.56 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Owing to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, 2-Amino-3-chlorobutanoic acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 137.56 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
2-Amino-3-chlorobutanoic acid (CAS 14561-56-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H8ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 137.56 g/mol.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 2-Amino-3-chlorobutanoic 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 Formula | C4H8ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 137.56 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |
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