| CAS No. | 40427-75-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H28O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 292.37 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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Octyl β-D-galactopyranoside (CAS 40427-75-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C14H28O6 and a molecular weight of 292.37 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C14H28O6, Octyl β-D-galactopyranoside 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 292.37 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
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.
| Molecular Formula | C14H28O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 292.37 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1968 |