Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-(methylthio)propanoate CAS 54864-75-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.54864-75-4
Molecular FormulaC5H10O3S
Molecular Weight150.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-(methylthio)propanoate CAS 54864-75-4 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.

CATO supplies Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-(methylthio)propanoate (CAS 54864-75-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H10O3S, MW 150.20 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-(methylthio)propanoate (C5H10O3S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

CATO manufactures Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-(methylthio)propanoate 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 FormulaC5H10O3S
Molecular Weight150.20 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972
Sulfur Atoms1

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