| CAS No. | 16286-86-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.14 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 3-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclobutanecarboxylic 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.
CATO supplies 3-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclobutanecarboxylic acid (CAS 16286-86-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H10O3, MW 130.14 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C6H10O3, 3-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclobutanecarboxylic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclobutanecarboxylic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.14 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 |