Methyl 2-ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoate CAS 60665-95-4
| CAS No. | 60665-95-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.18 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Methyl 2-ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS 60665-95-4), molecular formula C7H14O3 and molecular weight 146.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
The molecular framework of Methyl 2-ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoate (C7H14O3) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.
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 Methyl 2-ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoate 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 | C7H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.18 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.) | 1974 |
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