4-(Hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl)-2-oxobutanoic acid CAS 79778-02-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.79778-02-2
Molecular FormulaC5H9O5P
Molecular Weight180.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl)-2-oxobutanoic acid CAS 79778-02-2 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 4-(Hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl)-2-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 79778-02-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H9O5P, MW 180.10 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C5H9O5P, 4-(Hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl)-2-oxobutanoic acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, a phosphate ester group; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 180.10 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

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 4-(Hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl)-2-oxobutanoic 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 FormulaC5H9O5P
Molecular Weight180.10 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)1.5
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979

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