Rel-(2R,3S)-2,3-dimercapto-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 73618-85-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.73618-85-6
Molecular FormulaC5H8O4S2
Molecular Weight196.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Rel-(2R,3S)-2,3-dimercapto-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 73618-85-6 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, Rel-(2R,3S)-2,3-dimercapto-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid (C5H8O4S2) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, a sulfone group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 196.24 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

CATO supplies Rel-(2R,3S)-2,3-dimercapto-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 73618-85-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8O4S2, MW 196.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Rel-(2R,3S)-2,3-dimercapto-4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8O4S2
Molecular Weight196.24 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1978
Sulfur Atoms2

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