Sodium (R)-2-acetamido-3-mercaptopropanoate CAS 19542-74-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.19542-74-6
Molecular FormulaC5H8NO3S
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Sodium (R)-2-acetamido-3-mercaptopropanoate CAS 19542-74-6 chemical structure

Description

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

Sodium (R)-2-acetamido-3-mercaptopropanoate (CAS 19542-74-6), molecular formula C5H8NO3SNa and molecular weight 185.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to an amide group, a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Sodium (R)-2-acetamido-3-mercaptopropanoate is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 185.17 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.

CATO manufactures Sodium (R)-2-acetamido-3-mercaptopropanoate 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 FormulaC5H8NO3S Na
Molecular Weight185.17 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.5
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Nitrogen Atoms1
Sulfur Atoms1

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