1-Hydroxyethane-1-sulfonic acid CAS 20305-86-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20305-86-6
Molecular FormulaC2H6O4S
Molecular Weight126.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Hydroxyethane-1-sulfonic acid CAS 20305-86-6 chemical structure

Description

1-Hydroxyethane-1-sulfonic acid (CAS 20305-86-6), molecular formula C2H6O4S and molecular weight 126.13 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, an ether linkage, 1-Hydroxyethane-1-sulfonic acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 126.13 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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), 1-Hydroxyethane-1-sulfonic acid 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 FormulaC2H6O4S
Molecular Weight126.13 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)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Sulfur Atoms1

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