(R)-2-Methylsuccinic acid CAS 3641-51-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3641-51-8
Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-Methylsuccinic acid CAS 3641-51-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-2-Methylsuccinic acid is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(R)-2-Methylsuccinic acid (CAS 3641-51-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8O4 and a molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C5H8O4, (R)-2-Methylsuccinic acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

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

CATO manufactures (R)-2-Methylsuccinic acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 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.)1958

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