| CAS No. | 51495-77-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H5N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 143.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Structurally, 4-Amino-5-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1-carbaldehyde (C4H5N3O3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 143.10 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
4-Amino-5-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1-carbaldehyde (CAS 51495-77-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H5N3O3 and a molecular weight of 143.10 g/mol.
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.
CATO manufactures 4-Amino-5-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1-carbaldehyde 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.
| Molecular Formula | C4H5N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 143.10 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 | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1971 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |