(Z)-4-(methylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid CAS 6936-48-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6936-48-7
Molecular FormulaC5H7NO3
Molecular Weight129.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(Z)-4-(methylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid CAS 6936-48-7 chemical structure

Description

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

(Z)-4-(methylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid (CAS 6936-48-7), molecular formula C5H7NO3 and molecular weight 129.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C5H7NO3, (Z)-4-(methylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 129.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H7NO3
Molecular Weight129.11 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms1

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