3-Methylpentane-2,4-diol CAS 5683-44-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.5683-44-3
Molecular FormulaC6H14O2
Molecular Weight118.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Methylpentane-2,4-diol CAS 5683-44-3 chemical structure

Description

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

3-Methylpentane-2,4-diol (CAS 5683-44-3), molecular formula C6H14O2 and molecular weight 118.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 3-Methylpentane-2,4-diol is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 118.17 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

CATO manufactures 3-Methylpentane-2,4-diol 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H14O2
Molecular Weight118.17 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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