| CAS No. | 2238-07-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.14 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmacopoeial Impurity Standards / EP Impurities |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO supplies Epichlorohydrin Impurity 8 (CAS 2238-07-5), a pharmacopoeial impurity reference standard (molecular formula C6H10O3, MW 130.14 g/mol) used for the identification and quantification of trace impurities in APIs.
Based on its molecular formula C6H10O3, Epichlorohydrin Impurity 8 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 130.14 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
Recommended for quantitative analysis by HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, or GC-MS as an external calibration standard; it can also be used for spiked-recovery experiments, LOD/LOQ determination, and LC-MS/MS multiple-reaction-monitoring (MRM) calibration.
CATO manufactures Epichlorohydrin Impurity 8 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 | C6H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.14 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |