(R)-3-Ethyl-4-methylpentanoic acid CAS 79194-60-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.79194-60-8
Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-3-Ethyl-4-methylpentanoic acid CAS 79194-60-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-3-Ethyl-4-methylpentanoic 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.

(R)-3-Ethyl-4-methylpentanoic acid (CAS 79194-60-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C8H16O2, (R)-3-Ethyl-4-methylpentanoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

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 (R)-3-Ethyl-4-methylpentanoic 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 FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979

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