(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid CAS 26011-30-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.26011-30-3
Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid CAS 26011-30-3 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO supplies (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 26011-30-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H8O4, MW 132.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid (C5H8O4) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 132.11 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

CATO manufactures (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
Molecular Weight132.11 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964

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