2-Methylcitric Acid CAS 6061-96-7
| CAS No. | 6061-96-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.15 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of 2-Methylcitric Acid is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
2-Methylcitric Acid (CAS 6061-96-7), molecular formula C7H10O7 and molecular weight 206.15 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, 2-Methylcitric Acid is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 206.15 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
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 2-Methylcitric 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 | C7H10O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.15 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |
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