(S)-2-Mercaptosuccinic acid CAS 74708-34-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.74708-34-2
Molecular FormulaC4H6O4S
Molecular Weight150.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(S)-2-Mercaptosuccinic acid CAS 74708-34-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 150.15 g/mol gives (S)-2-Mercaptosuccinic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

(S)-2-Mercaptosuccinic acid (CAS 74708-34-2), molecular formula C4H6O4S and molecular weight 150.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

(S)-2-Mercaptosuccinic acid (C4H6O4S) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, a sulfone group. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

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), (S)-2-Mercaptosuccinic 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 FormulaC4H6O4S
Molecular Weight150.15 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 Atoms1

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