2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one CAS 159651-26-0
| CAS No. | 159651-26-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.12 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.
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one (CAS 159651-26-0), molecular formula C5H8O2 and molecular weight 100.12 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-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 100.12 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
CATO manufactures 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one 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 | C5H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.12 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2002 |
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