| CAS No. | 40568-43-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO manufactures 5-Methylheptane-2,4-dione 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.
5-Methylheptane-2,4-dione (CAS 40568-43-2), molecular formula C8H14O2 and molecular weight 142.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H14O2, 5-Methylheptane-2,4-dione 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 142.20 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.20 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1968 |