(E)-2-Ethylhex-2-enal CAS 64344-45-2

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.64344-45-2
Molecular FormulaC8H14O
Molecular Weight126.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(E)-2-Ethylhex-2-enal CAS 64344-45-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 126.20 g/mol gives (E)-2-Ethylhex-2-enal distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

(E)-2-Ethylhex-2-enal (CAS 64344-45-2), molecular formula C8H14O and molecular weight 126.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, (E)-2-Ethylhex-2-enal is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 126.20 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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 (E)-2-Ethylhex-2-enal 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 FormulaC8H14O
Molecular Weight126.20 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975

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