2,2-Difluoro-3-hydroxypropanoic acid CAS 2368-37-8
| CAS No. | 2368-37-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H4F2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.06 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
CATO supplies 2,2-Difluoro-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (CAS 2368-37-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C3H4F2O3, MW 126.06 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C3H4F2O3, 2,2-Difluoro-3-hydroxypropanoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 126.06 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
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), 2,2-Difluoro-3-hydroxypropanoic 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 Formula | C3H4F2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.06 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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