| CAS No. | 503-66-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.08 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO supplies 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (contains varying amounts of 3,3'-Oxydipropionic Acid) (ca. 30% in Water, ca. 3.6mol/L) (CAS 503-66-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C3H6O3, MW 90.08 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (contains varying amounts of 3,3'-Oxydipropionic Acid) (ca. 30% in Water, ca. 3.6mol/L) (C3H6O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.
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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (contains varying amounts of 3,3'-Oxydipropionic Acid) (ca. 30% in Water, ca. 3.6mol/L) 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.
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.08 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |