| CAS No. | 34259-29-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of Dimethyl 2-hydroxymalonate is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Dimethyl 2-hydroxymalonate (CAS 34259-29-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H8O5 and a molecular weight of 148.11 g/mol.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, Dimethyl 2-hydroxymalonate is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 148.11 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures Dimethyl 2-hydroxymalonate 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 | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.11 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.) | 1966 |