Pentanoic acid, 4,4-dimethyl-, methyl ester CAS 15673-17-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.15673-17-3
Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Pentanoic acid, 4,4-dimethyl-, methyl ester CAS 15673-17-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol gives Pentanoic acid, 4,4-dimethyl-, methyl ester distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Pentanoic acid, 4,4-dimethyl-, methyl ester (CAS 15673-17-3), molecular formula C8H16O2 and molecular weight 144.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Pentanoic acid, 4,4-dimethyl-, methyl ester (C8H16O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961

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