methyl (2R)-2-acetamido-3-chloro-propanoate CAS 18635-38-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.18635-38-6
Molecular FormulaC6H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight179.60 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

methyl (2R)-2-acetamido-3-chloro-propanoate CAS 18635-38-6 chemical structure

Description

methyl (2R)-2-acetamido-3-chloro-propanoate (CAS 18635-38-6), molecular formula C6H10ClNO3 and molecular weight 179.60 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, methyl (2R)-2-acetamido-3-chloro-propanoate is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 179.60 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures methyl (2R)-2-acetamido-3-chloro-propanoate 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 FormulaC6H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight179.60 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

Recommended Standards

Why CATO?