Methyl 2-mercapto-2-methylpropionate CAS 87123-08-8
| CAS No. | 87123-08-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 134.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-mercapto-2-methylpropionate 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.
Methyl 2-mercapto-2-methylpropionate (CAS 87123-08-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H10O2S and a molecular weight of 134.20 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C5H10O2S, Methyl 2-mercapto-2-methylpropionate contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 134.20 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 134.20 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1981 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |
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