2-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)acetic acid CAS 55151-96-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.55151-96-7
Molecular FormulaC5H10N2O3
Molecular Weight146.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)acetic acid CAS 55151-96-7 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 2-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)acetic acid (C5H10N2O3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 146.14 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

2-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)acetic acid (CAS 55151-96-7), molecular formula C5H10N2O3 and molecular weight 146.14 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 2-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)acetic acid 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 FormulaC5H10N2O3
Molecular Weight146.14 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972
Nitrogen Atoms2

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