Calcium (S)-2-amino-3-carboxypropanoate CAS 39162-75-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.39162-75-9
Molecular FormulaC4H5CaNO4
Molecular Weight171.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Calcium (S)-2-amino-3-carboxypropanoate CAS 39162-75-9 chemical structure

Description

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group, Calcium (S)-2-amino-3-carboxypropanoate is typically white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 171.16 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Calcium (S)-2-amino-3-carboxypropanoate (CAS 39162-75-9), molecular formula C4H5CaNO4 and molecular weight 171.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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), Calcium (S)-2-amino-3-carboxypropanoate 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 FormulaC4H5CaNO4
Molecular Weight171.16 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Nitrogen Atoms1

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