2-(2,4-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid CAS 94738-31-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.94738-31-5
Molecular FormulaC5H6N2O4
Molecular Weight158.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2,4-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid CAS 94738-31-5 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C5H6N2O4, 2-(2,4-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 158.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

2-(2,4-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid (CAS 94738-31-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H6N2O4 and a molecular weight of 158.11 g/mol.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 2-(2,4-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid 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 FormulaC5H6N2O4
Molecular Weight158.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1984
Nitrogen Atoms2

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