2-Oxobutyric Acid CAS 600-18-0

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.600-18-0
Molecular FormulaC4H6O3
Molecular Weight102.09 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Oxobutyric Acid CAS 600-18-0 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C4H6O3, 2-Oxobutyric Acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

2-Oxobutyric Acid (CAS 600-18-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol.

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

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Oxobutyric Acid 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 FormulaC4H6O3
Molecular Weight102.09 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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