| CAS No. | 5256-76-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H16N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid 2-oxopentanedioic acid (2:1) is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 508.53 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
(S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid 2-oxopentanedioic acid (2:1) (CAS 5256-76-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H16N4O2C6H14N4O2C5H6O5 and a molecular weight of 508.53 g/mol.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid 2-oxopentanedioic acid (2:1) 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 | C7H16N4O2 C6H14N4O2 C5H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 508.53 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 8 |