2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetaldehyde CAS 59718-70-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.59718-70-6
Molecular FormulaC5H12OSi
Molecular Weight116.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetaldehyde CAS 59718-70-6 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetaldehyde (CAS 59718-70-6), molecular formula C5H12OSi and molecular weight 116.23 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetaldehyde (C5H12OSi) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 0.0, corresponding to approximately 0 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 116.23 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(Trimethylsilyl)acetaldehyde 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H12OSi
Molecular Weight116.23 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.)1974

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