| CAS No. | 227184-02-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H11FO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of Ethyl 4-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Ethyl 4-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate (CAS 227184-02-3), molecular formula C7H11FO3 and molecular weight 162.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C7H11FO3, Ethyl 4-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 162.16 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
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 Ethyl 4-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate 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 | C7H11FO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.16 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2021 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |