Heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS 106-73-0

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.106-73-0
Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS 106-73-0 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C8H16O2, Heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester 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 144.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

CATO supplies Heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 106-73-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H16O2, MW 144.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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

As a certified reference material (CRM), Heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

Related Heptanoic Standards

Recommended Standards

Why CATO?