Tert-butyl (S)-3-hydroxybutanoate CAS 82578-45-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.82578-45-8
Molecular FormulaC8H16O3
Molecular Weight160.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Tert-butyl (S)-3-hydroxybutanoate CAS 82578-45-8 chemical structure

Description

Tert-butyl (S)-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS 82578-45-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H16O3 and a molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Tert-butyl (S)-3-hydroxybutanoate is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 160.21 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 Tert-butyl (S)-3-hydroxybutanoate 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 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.)1980

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