Methyl 2,2-Dimethyl-4-oxopentanoate CAS 66372-99-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.66372-99-4
Molecular FormulaC8H14O3
Molecular Weight158.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2,2-Dimethyl-4-oxopentanoate CAS 66372-99-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Methyl 2,2-Dimethyl-4-oxopentanoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Methyl 2,2-Dimethyl-4-oxopentanoate (CAS 66372-99-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H14O3 and a molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol.

Structurally, Methyl 2,2-Dimethyl-4-oxopentanoate (C8H14O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

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 2,2-Dimethyl-4-oxopentanoate 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 FormulaC8H14O3
Molecular Weight158.19 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975

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