2-amino-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester CAS 20207-16-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20207-16-3
Molecular FormulaC6H11NO3
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-amino-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester CAS 20207-16-3 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 2-amino-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester (C6H11NO3HCl) contains an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 181.62 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

2-amino-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester (CAS 20207-16-3), molecular formula C6H11NO3HCl and molecular weight 181.62 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 2-amino-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester 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 FormulaC6H11NO3 HCl
Molecular Weight181.62 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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