2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentanoic acid CAS 3302-12-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3302-12-3
Molecular FormulaC9H18O2
Molecular Weight158.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentanoic acid CAS 3302-12-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentanoic 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.

2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentanoic acid (CAS 3302-12-3), molecular formula C9H18O2 and molecular weight 158.24 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C9H18O2, 2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentanoic 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 158.24 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.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H18O2
Molecular Weight158.24 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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