4-(Bis(phosphonomethyl)amino)butanoic acid CAS 55628-98-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.55628-98-3
Molecular FormulaC6H15NO8P2
Molecular Weight291.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Bis(phosphonomethyl)amino)butanoic acid CAS 55628-98-3 chemical structure

Description

4-(Bis(phosphonomethyl)amino)butanoic acid (CAS 55628-98-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H15NO8P2 and a molecular weight of 291.13 g/mol.

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group, a phosphate ester group, 4-(Bis(phosphonomethyl)amino)butanoic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 291.13 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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), 4-(Bis(phosphonomethyl)amino)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 FormulaC6H15NO8P2
Molecular Weight291.13 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)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972
Nitrogen Atoms1

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