Trisodium 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]propanoate CAS 164462-16-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.164462-16-2
Molecular FormulaC7H8NO6
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Trisodium 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]propanoate CAS 164462-16-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Trisodium 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]propanoate is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies Trisodium 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]propanoate (CAS 164462-16-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H8NO6Na, MW 225.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C7H8NO6Na, Trisodium 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]propanoate contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 225.13 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Trisodium 2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]propanoate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H8NO6 3*Na
Molecular Weight225.13 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.5
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2003
Nitrogen Atoms1

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