| CAS No. | 166376-98-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16F2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.23 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of Ethyl (3R,S)-2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxy-3-(2,2-dimethyldioxolan-4-yl)propionate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Ethyl (3R,S)-2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxy-3-(2,2-dimethyldioxolan-4-yl)propionate (CAS 166376-98-3), molecular formula C10H16F2O5 and molecular weight 254.23 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C10H16F2O5, Ethyl (3R,S)-2,2-difluoro-3-hydroxy-3-(2,2-dimethyldioxolan-4-yl)propionate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 254.23 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
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.
| Molecular Formula | C10H16F2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.23 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2004 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |