Methyl (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoate CAS 1821780-47-5
| CAS No. | 1821780-47-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H5F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.08 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 158.08 g/mol gives Methyl (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
Methyl (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoate (CAS 1821780-47-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H5F3O3 and a molecular weight of 158.08 g/mol.
Methyl (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoate (C4H5F3O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. It is notably hygroscopic, halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl (R)-3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxypropanoate 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 Formula | C4H5F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.08 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1995 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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