| CAS No. | 82941-26-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 176.21 g/mol gives 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)acetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)acetic acid (CAS 82941-26-2), molecular formula C8H16O4 and molecular weight 176.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)acetic acid (C8H16O4) 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)acetic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.21 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1980 |