3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid CAS 5980-21-2
| CAS No. | 5980-21-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 132.16 g/mol gives 3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid (CAS 5980-21-2), molecular formula C6H12O3 and molecular weight 132.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid (C6H12O3) 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.
CATO manufactures 3-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic 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 Formula | C6H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 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.) | 1958 |
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