3-(Methoxycarbonyl)oxirane-2-carboxylic acid CAS 63544-00-3
| CAS No. | 63544-00-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
3-(Methoxycarbonyl)oxirane-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 63544-00-3), molecular formula C5H6O5 and molecular weight 146.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C5H6O5, 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)oxirane-2-carboxylic acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 146.10 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).
CATO manufactures 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)oxirane-2-carboxylic 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 | C5H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.10 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1975 |
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