2-Hydroxybutyric acid CAS 565-70-8

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.565-70-8
Molecular FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxybutyric acid CAS 565-70-8 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C4H8O3, 2-Hydroxybutyric acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 104.10 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

CATO supplies 2-Hydroxybutyric acid (CAS 565-70-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H8O3, MW 104.10 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 2-Hydroxybutyric 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 FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10 g/mol
Purity>95%
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.)1957

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