2-Amino-3-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid CAS 6809-69-4

Purity ≥95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6809-69-4
Molecular FormulaC9H11NO4
Molecular Weight197.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Amino-3-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid CAS 6809-69-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 197.19 g/mol gives 2-Amino-3-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-Amino-3-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid (CAS 6809-69-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C9H11NO4 and a molecular weight of 197.19 g/mol.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-Amino-3-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 197.19 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 2-Amino-3-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic 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 FormulaC9H11NO4
Molecular Weight197.19 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity≥95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms1

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