(S)-6-Amino-2-hydroxyhexanoic acid CAS 42491-84-9
| CAS No. | 42491-84-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H13NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.17 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
(S)-6-Amino-2-hydroxyhexanoic acid (CAS 42491-84-9), molecular formula C6H13NO3 and molecular weight 147.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C6H13NO3, (S)-6-Amino-2-hydroxyhexanoic acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 147.17 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
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), (S)-6-Amino-2-hydroxyhexanoic 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 Formula | C6H13NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.17 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1969 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |
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