| CAS No. | 20624-63-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 3,3-dimethyl-5-oxohexanoic 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 3,3-dimethyl-5-oxohexanoic acid (CAS 20624-63-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H14O3, MW 158.19 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
3,3-dimethyl-5-oxohexanoic acid (C8H14O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.
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 3,3-dimethyl-5-oxohexanoic 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.19 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |