Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate CAS 7594-51-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.7594-51-6
Molecular FormulaC5H4F6O3
Molecular Weight226.07 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate CAS 7594-51-6 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate.

Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate (CAS 7594-51-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H4F6O3 and a molecular weight of 226.07 g/mol.

Structurally, Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate (C5H4F6O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 226.07 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)propanoate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H4F6O3
Molecular Weight226.07 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1959
Halogen ContentF-containing

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