(S)-2-Methylsuccinic acid CAS 2174-58-5
| CAS No. | 2174-58-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (S)-2-Methylsuccinic acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
(S)-2-Methylsuccinic acid (CAS 2174-58-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8O4 and a molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol.
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
CATO manufactures (S)-2-Methylsuccinic acid 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 Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
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