3-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic acid CAS 126485-87-8
| CAS No. | 126485-87-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol gives 3-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 3-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic acid (CAS 126485-87-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H16O3, MW 160.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
The molecular framework of 3-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic acid (C8H16O3) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.
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 3-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic 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 Formula | C8H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1993 |
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