| CAS No. | 918-44-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for quantitative analysis by HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, or GC-MS as an external calibration standard; it can also be used for spiked-recovery experiments, LOD/LOQ determination, and LC-MS/MS multiple-reaction-monitoring (MRM) calibration.
CATO supplies Metaraminol Impurity 3 (CAS 918-44-5), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C5H8O4, MW 132.11 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Structurally, Metaraminol Impurity 3 (C5H8O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Metaraminol Impurity 3 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 | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |