2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid

Name: 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051485

About 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid

2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid (CAS 49540-14-9) is a metabolite or degradation product of Methionine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C5H10O4S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 166.2 g/mol. Alternative names: Sorafenib Monomer and 2-hydroxy-4 - (methylsulfinyl) butyric acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Methionine, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Methionine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Methionine.

Methionine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-051485
CAS Number	49540-14-9
IUPAC name	2-hydroxy-4-methylsulfinylbutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O₄S
Molecular weight	166.2 g/mol
Exact mass	166.03
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OUSAZIQLZZRKJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CS(=O)CCC(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	13120903

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	93.8 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid is 49540-14-9. It is also known as Sorafenib Monomer, 2-hydroxy-4 - (methylsulfinyl) butyric acid, Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid?

2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid has the molecular formula C5H10O4S and a molecular weight of 166.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-4-methylsulfinylbutanoic acid.

What is 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid used for?

2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Methionine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylsulfinyl)butanoic acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.