2-Hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic acid CAS 20245-49-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20245-49-2
Molecular FormulaC7H14O3
Molecular Weight146.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic acid CAS 20245-49-2 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 2-Hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic acid.

2-Hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic acid (CAS 20245-49-2), molecular formula C7H14O3 and molecular weight 146.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-Hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic acid (C7H14O3) contains 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 146.18 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

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.

CATO manufactures 2-Hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic 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 FormulaC7H14O3
Molecular Weight146.18 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962

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