| CAS No. | 14883-87-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 190.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
<SC>DL</SC>-3,4-dihydroxymandelic acid (CAS 14883-87-5), molecular formula C8H14O5 and molecular weight 190.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H14O5, <SC>DL</SC>-3,4-dihydroxymandelic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 190.19 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 190.19 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |