| CAS No. | 818-65-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Based on its molecular formula C6H12O3, 4-methoxypentanoic 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 132.16 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
CATO supplies 4-methoxypentanoic acid (CAS 818-65-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H12O3, MW 132.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
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 4-methoxypentanoic 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.
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |