Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate CAS 21188-58-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.21188-58-9
Molecular FormulaC7H14O3
Molecular Weight146.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate CAS 21188-58-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate 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.

Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate (CAS 21188-58-9), molecular formula C7H14O3 and molecular weight 146.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C7H14O3, Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate 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 146.18 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

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 Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate 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.)1963

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