| CAS No. | 5340-30-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 128.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Owing to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 5,5-Dimethylhexan-3-one is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 128.21 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
5,5-Dimethylhexan-3-one (CAS 5340-30-7), molecular formula C8H16O and molecular weight 128.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
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), 5,5-Dimethylhexan-3-one 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 128.21 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) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |