(R)-2-(Methylthio)propanoic acid CAS 33178-97-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.33178-97-1
Molecular FormulaC4H8O2S
Molecular Weight120.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-(Methylthio)propanoic acid CAS 33178-97-1 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies (R)-2-(Methylthio)propanoic acid (CAS 33178-97-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H8O2S, MW 120.17 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, (R)-2-(Methylthio)propanoic acid (C4H8O2S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 120.17 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

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), (R)-2-(Methylthio)propanoic 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 FormulaC4H8O2S
Molecular Weight120.17 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966
Sulfur Atoms1

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