2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanedioic acid CAS 608-41-3
| CAS No. | 608-41-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanedioic acid (CAS 608-41-3), molecular formula C5H8O5 and molecular weight 148.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
The molecular framework of 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanedioic acid (C5H8O5) is characterized by a carbohydrate-derived structure. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.
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-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanedioic 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 Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
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