5-Cyano-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid CAS 26663-11-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.26663-11-6
Molecular FormulaC4H2N4O2
Molecular Weight138.08 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Cyano-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid CAS 26663-11-6 chemical structure

Description

5-Cyano-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid (CAS 26663-11-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H2N4O2 and a molecular weight of 138.08 g/mol.

5-Cyano-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid (C4H2N4O2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 5-Cyano-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic 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 FormulaC4H2N4O2
Molecular Weight138.08 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964
Nitrogen Atoms4

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