3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic Acid CAS 1460-34-0

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1460-34-0
Molecular FormulaC6H10O3
Molecular Weight130.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic Acid CAS 1460-34-0 chemical structure

Description

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.

3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic Acid (CAS 1460-34-0), molecular formula C6H10O3 and molecular weight 130.14 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic Acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

CATO manufactures 3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic 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 FormulaC6H10O3
Molecular Weight130.14 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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