Methyl 4-Chloro-4-oxobutyrate CAS 1490-25-1

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1490-25-1
Molecular FormulaC5H7ClO3
Molecular Weight150.56 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 4-Chloro-4-oxobutyrate CAS 1490-25-1 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.

CATO supplies Methyl 4-Chloro-4-oxobutyrate (CAS 1490-25-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H7ClO3, MW 150.56 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Methyl 4-Chloro-4-oxobutyrate (C5H7ClO3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 150.56 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

CATO manufactures Methyl 4-Chloro-4-oxobutyrate 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 FormulaC5H7ClO3
Molecular Weight150.56 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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