Methyl (Z)-3-methyl-4-oxopent-2-enoate CAS 53663-12-0
| CAS No. | 53663-12-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.15 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of Methyl (Z)-3-methyl-4-oxopent-2-enoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Methyl (Z)-3-methyl-4-oxopent-2-enoate (CAS 53663-12-0), molecular formula C7H10O3 and molecular weight 142.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C7H10O3, Methyl (Z)-3-methyl-4-oxopent-2-enoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 142.15 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
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), Methyl (Z)-3-methyl-4-oxopent-2-enoate 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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.15 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1972 |
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