3-Hexanone CAS 589-38-8

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.589-38-8
Molecular FormulaC6H12O
Molecular Weight100.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Hexanone CAS 589-38-8 chemical structure

Description

3-Hexanone (C6H12O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. Its physicochemical properties are representative of its class; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

3-Hexanone (CAS 589-38-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H12O and a molecular weight of 100.16 g/mol.

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 3-Hexanone 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 FormulaC6H12O
Molecular Weight100.16 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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