(R)-5-ethoxy-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 72594-19-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.72594-19-5
Molecular FormulaC8H14O4
Molecular Weight174.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-5-ethoxy-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 72594-19-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-5-ethoxy-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid 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.

CATO supplies (R)-5-ethoxy-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS 72594-19-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H14O4, MW 174.19 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

(R)-5-ethoxy-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid (C8H14O4) 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.

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 (R)-5-ethoxy-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic 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 FormulaC8H14O4
Molecular Weight174.19 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.)1977

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