(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanedioic acid CAS 33511-70-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.33511-70-5
Molecular FormulaC6H11NO4
Molecular Weight161.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanedioic acid CAS 33511-70-5 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanedioic acid (CAS 33511-70-5), molecular formula C6H11NO4 and molecular weight 161.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanedioic acid (C6H11NO4) 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanedioic 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 FormulaC6H11NO4
Molecular Weight161.16 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966
Nitrogen Atoms1

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