Methyl 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate CAS 6149-45-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6149-45-7
Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
Molecular Weight132.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate CAS 6149-45-7 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 132.16 g/mol gives Methyl 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies Methyl 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate (CAS 6149-45-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H12O3, MW 132.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Methyl 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate (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.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
Molecular Weight132.16 g/mol
Purity97%+
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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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