3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid CAS 638-18-6

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.638-18-6
Molecular FormulaC5H8O5
Molecular Weight148.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid CAS 638-18-6 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 148.11 g/mol gives 3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid (CAS 638-18-6), molecular formula C5H8O5 and molecular weight 148.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid (C5H8O5) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

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 3-Hydroxyglutaric 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 FormulaC5H8O5
Molecular Weight148.11 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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