2-Cyclohexyl-2-methoxyacetic acid CAS 15540-18-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.15540-18-8
Molecular FormulaC9H16O3
Molecular Weight172.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Cyclohexyl-2-methoxyacetic acid CAS 15540-18-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Cyclohexyl-2-methoxyacetic acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-Cyclohexyl-2-methoxyacetic acid (CAS 15540-18-8), molecular formula C9H16O3 and molecular weight 172.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-Cyclohexyl-2-methoxyacetic acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 172.22 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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 2-Cyclohexyl-2-methoxyacetic 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 FormulaC9H16O3
Molecular Weight172.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961

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