3-Fluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid CAS 433-47-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.433-47-6
Molecular FormulaC3H5FO3
Molecular Weight108.07 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Fluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid CAS 433-47-6 chemical structure

Description

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.

3-Fluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid (CAS 433-47-6), molecular formula C3H5FO3 and molecular weight 108.07 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C3H5FO3, 3-Fluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 108.07 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

CATO manufactures 3-Fluoro-2-hydroxypropanoic 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 FormulaC3H5FO3
Molecular Weight108.07 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF-containing

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