Methyl 2-isocyanoacetate CAS 39687-95-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.39687-95-1
Molecular FormulaC4H5NO2
Molecular Weight99.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-isocyanoacetate CAS 39687-95-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 99.09 g/mol gives Methyl 2-isocyanoacetate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies Methyl 2-isocyanoacetate (CAS 39687-95-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H5NO2, MW 99.09 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Methyl 2-isocyanoacetate is typically white to pale yellow liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 99.09 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-isocyanoacetate 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 FormulaC4H5NO2
Molecular Weight99.09 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Nitrogen Atoms1

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