| CAS No. | 67047-27-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8N2O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 172.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Owing to an amide group, a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system, 3-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-2-mercaptopropanoic acid is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 172.20 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
CATO supplies 3-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-2-mercaptopropanoic acid (CAS 67047-27-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H8N2O2S, MW 172.20 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
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-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-2-mercaptopropanoic 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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H8N2O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 172.20 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1976 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |