| CAS No. | 1554288-63-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO supplies α-Hydroxy-3-oxetaneacetic Acid (CAS 1554288-63-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8O4, MW 132.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, α-Hydroxy-3-oxetaneacetic Acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 132.11 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 α-Hydroxy-3-oxetaneacetic 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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1992 |