2-Methyl-4-oxopentanedioic acid CAS 55601-64-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.55601-64-4
Molecular FormulaC6H8O5
Molecular Weight160.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Methyl-4-oxopentanedioic acid CAS 55601-64-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-Methyl-4-oxopentanedioic acid is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-Methyl-4-oxopentanedioic acid (CAS 55601-64-4), molecular formula C6H8O5 and molecular weight 160.12 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

2-Methyl-4-oxopentanedioic acid (C6H8O5) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. 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.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H8O5
Molecular Weight160.12 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972

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