Methyl (2S,4S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-cyanopentanoate CAS CATO-C3D-262884

Purity ≥95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.CATO-C3D-262884
Molecular FormulaC12H20N2O4
Molecular Weight256.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl (2S,4S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-cyanopentanoate CAS CATO-C3D-262884 chemical structure

Description

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Methyl (2S,4S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-cyanopentanoate (CAS CATO-C3D-262884), molecular formula C12H20N2O4 and molecular weight 256.30 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C12H20N2O4, Methyl (2S,4S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-cyanopentanoate contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 256.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 FormulaC12H20N2O4
Molecular Weight256.30 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity≥95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
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
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
Nitrogen Atoms2

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