(R)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol CAS 87206-44-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.87206-44-8
Molecular FormulaC5H13NOS
Molecular Weight135.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol CAS 87206-44-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol is closely related to an amide group, sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(R)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol (CAS 87206-44-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H13NOS and a molecular weight of 135.23 g/mol.

Structurally, (R)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol (C5H13NOS) contains an amide group, sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 0.0, corresponding to approximately 0 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 135.23 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. 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 (R)-2-Amino-4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol 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 FormulaC5H13NOS
Molecular Weight135.23 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1981
Nitrogen Atoms1
Sulfur Atoms1

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