Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-oxobutanoate CAS 15863-59-9
| CAS No. | 15863-59-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.14 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-oxobutanoate (CAS 15863-59-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H10O4 and a molecular weight of 146.14 g/mol.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-oxobutanoate is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 146.14 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
CATO manufactures Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-oxobutanoate 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 | C6H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.14 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |
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