2-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanoic acid CAS 3639-23-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3639-23-4
Molecular FormulaC7H14O3
Molecular Weight146.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanoic acid CAS 3639-23-4 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 2-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanoic acid (CAS 3639-23-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H14O3, MW 146.18 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanoic acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 146.18 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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 2-Hydroxy-2,4-dimethylpentanoic 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 FormulaC7H14O3
Molecular Weight146.18 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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