4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 6946-89-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6946-89-0
Molecular FormulaC7H12O5
Molecular Weight176.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 6946-89-0 chemical structure

Description

4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 6946-89-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H12O5 and a molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol.

Structurally, 4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid (C7H12O5) 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 176.17 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

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

CATO manufactures 4-(2-Methoxyethoxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid 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 FormulaC7H12O5
Molecular Weight176.17 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.)1958

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