2,2-Bis-(hydroxymethyl) malonic acid CAS 173783-71-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.173783-71-6
Molecular FormulaC5H8O6
Molecular Weight164.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,2-Bis-(hydroxymethyl) malonic acid CAS 173783-71-6 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.

2,2-Bis-(hydroxymethyl) malonic acid (CAS 173783-71-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8O6 and a molecular weight of 164.11 g/mol.

The molecular framework of 2,2-Bis-(hydroxymethyl) malonic acid (C5H8O6) is characterized by a carbohydrate-derived structure. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.

CATO manufactures 2,2-Bis-(hydroxymethyl) malonic 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 FormulaC5H8O6
Molecular Weight164.11 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)2006

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