| CAS No. | 617-57-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.14 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(2-Hydroxy-1-Oxopropoxy) Propionic 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.
CATO supplies 2-(2-Hydroxy-1-Oxopropoxy) Propionic Acid (CAS 617-57-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H10O5, MW 162.14 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C6H10O5, 2-(2-Hydroxy-1-Oxopropoxy) Propionic Acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 162.14 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.14 g/mol |
| Purity | >90% |
| 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 |