| CAS No. | 28127-66-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.12 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a certified reference material (CRM), (E)-4-Hydroxy-2-methylbut-2-enoic 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.
CATO supplies (E)-4-Hydroxy-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid (CAS 28127-66-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8O3, MW 116.12 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
The molecular framework of (E)-4-Hydroxy-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid (C5H8O3) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.12 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.) | 1965 |