5-Carbamimidamido-2-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic acid CAS 854658-93-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.854658-93-8
Molecular FormulaC7H15N5O3
Molecular Weight217.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Carbamimidamido-2-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic acid CAS 854658-93-8 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 5-Carbamimidamido-2-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic acid (CAS 854658-93-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H15N5O3, MW 217.23 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 5-Carbamimidamido-2-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic acid is typically white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 217.23 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 5-Carbamimidamido-2-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic 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 FormulaC7H15N5O3
Molecular Weight217.23 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms5

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