Ethyl (S)-2-isocyanato-4-methylpentanoate CAS 64505-10-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.64505-10-8
Molecular FormulaC9H15NO3
Molecular Weight185.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl (S)-2-isocyanato-4-methylpentanoate CAS 64505-10-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Ethyl (S)-2-isocyanato-4-methylpentanoate is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies Ethyl (S)-2-isocyanato-4-methylpentanoate (CAS 64505-10-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H15NO3, MW 185.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Ethyl (S)-2-isocyanato-4-methylpentanoate (C9H15NO3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 185.22 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Ethyl (S)-2-isocyanato-4-methylpentanoate 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 FormulaC9H15NO3
Molecular Weight185.22 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975
Nitrogen Atoms1

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