| CAS No. | 320573-06-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H7O7 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of Sodium (R)-2-hydroxybutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylate is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Sodium (R)-2-hydroxybutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylate (CAS 320573-06-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H7O7Na and a molecular weight of 226.12 g/mol.
The molecular framework of Sodium (R)-2-hydroxybutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylate (C7H7O7Na) is characterized by a carbohydrate-derived structure. 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. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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), Sodium (R)-2-hydroxybutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylate 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.
| Molecular Formula | C7H7O7 3*Na |
| Molecular Weight | 226.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.5 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |