2-Ethylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS 816-16-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.816-16-0
Molecular FormulaC8H16O2
Molecular Weight144.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Ethylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS 816-16-0 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 2-Ethylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 816-16-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H16O2, MW 144.21 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-Ethylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

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.

CATO manufactures 2-Ethylpentanoic Acid Methyl Ester 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.)1957

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