Methyl 3-Oxo-2-(hydroxyimino)butanoate CAS 73708-95-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.73708-95-9
Molecular FormulaC5H7NO4
Molecular Weight145.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3-Oxo-2-(hydroxyimino)butanoate CAS 73708-95-9 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C5H7NO4, Methyl 3-Oxo-2-(hydroxyimino)butanoate contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 145.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Methyl 3-Oxo-2-(hydroxyimino)butanoate (CAS 73708-95-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H7NO4 and a molecular weight of 145.11 g/mol.

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 Methyl 3-Oxo-2-(hydroxyimino)butanoate 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 FormulaC5H7NO4
Molecular Weight145.11 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1978
Nitrogen Atoms1

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