| CAS No. | 3715-29-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H7O3 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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 supplies 3-Methyl-2-Oxobutanoic Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 3715-29-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H7O3Na, MW 138.10 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
The molecular framework of 3-Methyl-2-Oxobutanoic Acid Sodium Salt (C5H7O3Na) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.
CATO manufactures 3-Methyl-2-Oxobutanoic Acid Sodium Salt 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 | C5H7O3 Na |
| Molecular Weight | 138.10 g/mol |
| Purity | >70% |
| 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) | 2.5 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |