2-(oxiran-2-yl)acetic acid CAS 33278-09-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.33278-09-0
Molecular FormulaC4H6O3
Molecular Weight102.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(oxiran-2-yl)acetic acid CAS 33278-09-0 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 2-(oxiran-2-yl)acetic acid (C4H6O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

2-(oxiran-2-yl)acetic acid (CAS 33278-09-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H6O3
Molecular Weight102.09 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966

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