2-(thiophen-2-yl)butanoic acid CAS 54955-40-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.54955-40-7
Molecular FormulaC8H14O2S
Molecular Weight174.26 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(thiophen-2-yl)butanoic acid CAS 54955-40-7 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 2-(thiophen-2-yl)butanoic acid (CAS 54955-40-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H14O2S, MW 174.26 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-(thiophen-2-yl)butanoic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 174.26 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(thiophen-2-yl)butanoic acid 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H14O2S
Molecular Weight174.26 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972
Sulfur Atoms1

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