(±)-4-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid CAS 71135-23-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.71135-23-4
Molecular FormulaC5H11NO2
Molecular Weight117.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(±)-4-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid CAS 71135-23-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 117.15 g/mol gives (±)-4-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

(±)-4-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid (CAS 71135-23-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H11NO2 and a molecular weight of 117.15 g/mol.

Structurally, (±)-4-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid (C5H11NO2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 117.15 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 (±)-4-Amino-3-methylbutanoic 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 FormulaC5H11NO2
Molecular Weight117.15 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1977
Nitrogen Atoms1

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