2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid CAS 562-43-6
| CAS No. | 562-43-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid 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.
2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid (CAS 562-43-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H12O4 and a molecular weight of 148.16 g/mol.
2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid (C6H12O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.
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 Formula | C6H12O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.16 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
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