2-Ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoic acid CAS 854851-58-4
| CAS No. | 854851-58-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO supplies 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoic acid (CAS 854851-58-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H12O3, MW 132.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoic acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 132.16 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxybutanoic 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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| 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.) | 1987 |
Related Ethyl Standards
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- 2-Hydroxybutanoic-d3 Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 1219798-97-6)
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- Semaglutide Impurity 122 (CAS CATO-C4X-2226122)
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