4-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 32980-25-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.32980-25-9
Molecular FormulaC6H10O4
Molecular Weight146.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 32980-25-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid 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.

4-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 32980-25-9), molecular formula C6H10O4 and molecular weight 146.14 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C6H10O4, 4-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid 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 146.14 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

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), 4-Methoxy-3-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid 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 FormulaC6H10O4
Molecular Weight146.14 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.)1966

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