3-Methyl-5-oxo-5-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)valeric acid CAS 854858-95-0
| CAS No. | 854858-95-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H20O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.32 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of 3-Methyl-5-oxo-5-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)valeric acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 3-Methyl-5-oxo-5-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)valeric acid (CAS 854858-95-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C15H20O3, MW 248.32 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, 3-Methyl-5-oxo-5-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)valeric acid (C15H20O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 248.32 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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), 3-Methyl-5-oxo-5-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)valeric 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 | C15H20O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.32 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
Recommended Standards
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