(S)-2-Amino-3-methyl-3-(sulfothio)butanoic acid CAS 55631-63-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.55631-63-5
Molecular FormulaC5H11NO5S2
Molecular Weight229.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(S)-2-Amino-3-methyl-3-(sulfothio)butanoic acid CAS 55631-63-5 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C5H11NO5S2, (S)-2-Amino-3-methyl-3-(sulfothio)butanoic acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group, a sulfone group; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 229.27 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies (S)-2-Amino-3-methyl-3-(sulfothio)butanoic acid (CAS 55631-63-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H11NO5S2, MW 229.27 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 manufactures (S)-2-Amino-3-methyl-3-(sulfothio)butanoic 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 FormulaC5H11NO5S2
Molecular Weight229.27 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972
Nitrogen Atoms1
Sulfur Atoms2

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