Methyl 3-methyl-4-oxobutanoate CAS 65038-34-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.65038-34-8
Molecular FormulaC6H10O3
Molecular Weight130.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3-methyl-4-oxobutanoate CAS 65038-34-8 chemical structure

Description

Methyl 3-methyl-4-oxobutanoate (C6H10O3) 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.

CATO supplies Methyl 3-methyl-4-oxobutanoate (CAS 65038-34-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H10O3, MW 130.14 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 3-methyl-4-oxobutanoate 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 FormulaC6H10O3
Molecular Weight130.14 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975

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