Methyl (R)-2-hydroxybutanoate CAS 73349-07-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.73349-07-2
Molecular FormulaC5H10O3
Molecular Weight118.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl (R)-2-hydroxybutanoate CAS 73349-07-2 chemical structure

Description

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.

Methyl (R)-2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS 73349-07-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.13 g/mol.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Methyl (R)-2-hydroxybutanoate is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 118.13 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

CATO manufactures Methyl (R)-2-hydroxybutanoate 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 FormulaC5H10O3
Molecular Weight118.13 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1977

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