6-Mercaptocaproic acid CAS 17689-17-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.17689-17-7
Molecular FormulaC6H12O2S
Molecular Weight148.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6-Mercaptocaproic acid CAS 17689-17-7 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 6-Mercaptocaproic acid (CAS 17689-17-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H12O2S, MW 148.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 6-Mercaptocaproic acid (C6H12O2S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 148.22 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 6-Mercaptocaproic acid 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 FormulaC6H12O2S
Molecular Weight148.22 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Sulfur Atoms1

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