4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one CAS 6629-85-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6629-85-2
Molecular FormulaC5H9NO3
Molecular Weight131.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one CAS 6629-85-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 131.13 g/mol gives 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one (CAS 6629-85-2), molecular formula C5H9NO3 and molecular weight 131.13 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one (C5H9NO3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide 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. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one 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 FormulaC5H9NO3
Molecular Weight131.13 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms1

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