6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid CAS 57-08-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.57-08-9
Molecular FormulaC8H15NO3
Molecular Weight173.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid CAS 57-08-9 chemical structure

Description

6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid (CAS 57-08-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H15NO3 and a molecular weight of 173.21 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C8H15NO3, 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 173.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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.

CATO manufactures 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid 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 FormulaC8H15NO3
Molecular Weight173.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms1

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