5-Methylheptane-2,4-dione CAS 40568-43-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.40568-43-2
Molecular FormulaC8H14O2
Molecular Weight142.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Methylheptane-2,4-dione CAS 40568-43-2 chemical structure

Description

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H14O2
Molecular Weight142.20 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968

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