trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoic acid CAS 16957-70-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.16957-70-3
Molecular FormulaC6H10O2
Molecular Weight114.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoic acid CAS 16957-70-3 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C6H10O2, trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoic 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 114.14 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

CATO supplies trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoic acid (CAS 16957-70-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H10O2, MW 114.14 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 FormulaC6H10O2
Molecular Weight114.14 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961

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