Description

Anion Standard - Succinate is a high-purity analytical reference material, specifically formulated for the calibration and validation of ion chromatography (IC) systems. This standard is critical for ensuring accurate quantification of succinate anions in complex sample matrices, providing laboratories with reliable data integrity. It is essential for quality control and research & development teams in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, and environmental monitoring industries where precise anion analysis is required.

Application

• Ion Chromatography Calibration: Primary standard for calibrating IC systems to quantify succinate ion concentrations.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Used in the assay and impurity profiling of drug substances and products, particularly for fermentation-derived APIs.
• Biopharmaceutical Process Monitoring: Critical for monitoring succinate levels in cell culture media and downstream purification processes.
• Food & Beverage Quality Control: Analysis of succinate as a flavoring agent, acidulant, or metabolic indicator in various foodstuffs and beverages.
• Environmental Testing: Detection and quantification of succinate in water and wastewater samples as part of organic acid profiling.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a reference compound for developing and validating new IC or HPLC methods for organic acids.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Potential use as a standard in the analysis of organic acids in physiological fluids for metabolic disorder screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anion Standard - Succinate
CAS No.	56-14-4
Molecular Formula	C4H4O42- (as anion) / C4H6O4 (as acid)
Molecular Weight	118.09 g/mol (as succinic acid)
Synonyms	Succinate Ion Standard; Succinate Anion Standard; Succinic Acid Anion Standard; Butanedioate; Amber Acid; 1,4-Butanedioic Acid Ion; Ethylenesuccinic Acid Ion; Wormwood Acid Ion; IC Succinate Standard; Anion Std. - Succinate
EINECS	200-274-3

Quality Control

Our Anion Standard - Succinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing via ion chromatography and other orthogonal techniques to ensure identity, purity, and concentration accuracy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing batch-specific results. Production adheres to relevant guidelines for analytical reference materials to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical analyses.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which could affect concentration and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless solution
Identification (IC)	Conforms (Retention time match)
Assay (by IC)	1000 µg/mL ± 2% (or as specified on COA)
Purity (Anion)	≥ 99.5% (by area, IC)
Matrix	Aqueous (High-purity water or specified eluent)
pH	As specified on COA
Filtered	0.45 µm (or 0.2 µm) membrane filtered

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.