6-Hydroxycaproic acid CAS 1191-25-9

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1191-25-9
Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
Molecular Weight132.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6-Hydroxycaproic acid CAS 1191-25-9 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 132.16 g/mol gives 6-Hydroxycaproic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 6-Hydroxycaproic acid (CAS 1191-25-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H12O3, MW 132.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C6H12O3, 6-Hydroxycaproic acid 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 132.16 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 6-Hydroxycaproic acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
Molecular Weight132.16 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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