Methyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate CAS 76700-85-1
| CAS No. | 76700-85-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H11ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.61 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
CATO manufactures Methyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate 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.
Methyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate (CAS 76700-85-1), molecular formula C7H11ClO3 and molecular weight 178.61 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C7H11ClO3, Methyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 178.61 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C7H11ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.61 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1978 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
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