2-Hydroxyethyl Acetate CAS 542-59-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.542-59-6
Molecular FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxyethyl Acetate CAS 542-59-6 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures 2-Hydroxyethyl Acetate 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.

2-Hydroxyethyl Acetate (CAS 542-59-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.10 g/mol.

The molecular framework of 2-Hydroxyethyl Acetate (C4H8O3) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.

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 FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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