| CAS No. | 104-50-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
Gamma-Octanolactone (CAS 104-50-7), molecular formula C8H14O2 and molecular weight 142.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H14O2, Gamma-Octanolactone contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 142.20 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Gamma-Octanolactone 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 | C8H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.20 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |