6-Methyl-5-oxoheptanoic acid CAS 40564-61-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.40564-61-2
Molecular FormulaC8H14O3
Molecular Weight158.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6-Methyl-5-oxoheptanoic acid CAS 40564-61-2 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 6-Methyl-5-oxoheptanoic acid.

6-Methyl-5-oxoheptanoic acid (CAS 40564-61-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H14O3 and a molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol.

6-Methyl-5-oxoheptanoic acid (C8H14O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

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 6-Methyl-5-oxoheptanoic 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 FormulaC8H14O3
Molecular Weight158.19 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968

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