(R)-2-acetamido-4-phenylbutanoic acid CAS 63393-59-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.63393-59-9
Molecular FormulaC12H15NO3
Molecular Weight221.25 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-acetamido-4-phenylbutanoic acid CAS 63393-59-9 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 221.25 g/mol gives (R)-2-acetamido-4-phenylbutanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

(R)-2-acetamido-4-phenylbutanoic acid (CAS 63393-59-9), molecular formula C12H15NO3 and molecular weight 221.25 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (R)-2-acetamido-4-phenylbutanoic acid (C12H15NO3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 221.25 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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 (R)-2-acetamido-4-phenylbutanoic 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 FormulaC12H15NO3
Molecular Weight221.25 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975
Nitrogen Atoms1

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