2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid CAS 594-61-6

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.594-61-6
Molecular FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid CAS 594-61-6 chemical structure

Description

2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid (CAS 594-61-6), molecular formula C4H8O3 and molecular weight 104.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid (C4H8O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 104.10 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Hydroxyisobutyric 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 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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