| CAS No. | 862504-04-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
(R)-5-Amino-2-(methylamino)pentanoic acid (CAS 862504-04-9), molecular formula C6H14N2O2 and molecular weight 146.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, (R)-5-Amino-2-(methylamino)pentanoic acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 146.19 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), (R)-5-Amino-2-(methylamino)pentanoic 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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.19 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |