2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol CAS 20762-78-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20762-78-1
Molecular FormulaC7H16O3
Molecular Weight148.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol CAS 20762-78-1 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol 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 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol (CAS 20762-78-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H16O3, MW 148.20 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 148.20 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H16O3
Molecular Weight148.20 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)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962

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