3-Methylbutane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid CAS 77370-41-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.77370-41-3
Molecular FormulaC8H12O6
Molecular Weight204.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Methylbutane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid CAS 77370-41-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-Methylbutane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic 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.

3-Methylbutane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid (CAS 77370-41-3), molecular formula C8H12O6 and molecular weight 204.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 3-Methylbutane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid (C8H12O6) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 204.18 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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 3-Methylbutane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic 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 FormulaC8H12O6
Molecular Weight204.18 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979

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