4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-hydroxybutanoic acid CAS 879090-39-8
| CAS No. | 879090-39-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H5F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.08 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO supplies 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-hydroxybutanoic acid (CAS 879090-39-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H5F3O3, MW 158.08 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-hydroxybutanoic acid (C4H5F3O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 158.08 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-hydroxybutanoic 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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C4H5F3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.08 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
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