2-Hydroxybut-2-enoic acid CAS 67784-09-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.67784-09-2
Molecular FormulaC4H6O3
Molecular Weight102.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxybut-2-enoic acid CAS 67784-09-2 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.

2-Hydroxybut-2-enoic acid (CAS 67784-09-2), molecular formula C4H6O3 and molecular weight 102.09 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C4H6O3, 2-Hydroxybut-2-enoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Hydroxybut-2-enoic 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H6O3
Molecular Weight102.09 g/mol
Purity97%+
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.)1976

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