3-Hydroxy-2-methylheptanoic acid CAS 80458-09-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.80458-09-9
Molecular FormulaC8H16O3
Molecular Weight160.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Hydroxy-2-methylheptanoic acid CAS 80458-09-9 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures 3-Hydroxy-2-methylheptanoic 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.

CATO supplies 3-Hydroxy-2-methylheptanoic acid (CAS 80458-09-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H16O3, MW 160.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

3-Hydroxy-2-methylheptanoic acid (C8H16O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions.

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 FormulaC8H16O3
Molecular Weight160.21 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)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979

Related Hydroxy Standards

Recommended Standards

Why CATO?