Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxopentanoate CAS 759-66-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.759-66-0
Molecular FormulaC8H14O3
Molecular Weight158.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxopentanoate CAS 759-66-0 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol gives Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxopentanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxopentanoate (CAS 759-66-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H14O3, MW 158.19 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

The molecular framework of Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxopentanoate (C8H14O3) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.

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 Ethyl 2-methyl-3-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.)1957

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