2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyric acid CAS 72114-82-0
| CAS No. | 72114-82-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H7F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Structurally, 2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyric acid (C5H7F3O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. 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 172.10 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
2-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyric acid (CAS 72114-82-0), molecular formula C5H7F3O3 and molecular weight 172.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
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-Hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)butyric 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 Formula | C5H7F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.10 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1977 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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