2-(1-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopentyl)acetic acid CAS 859179-33-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.859179-33-2
Molecular FormulaC8H14O3
Molecular Weight158.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(1-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopentyl)acetic acid CAS 859179-33-2 chemical structure

Description

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

2-(1-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopentyl)acetic acid (CAS 859179-33-2), molecular formula C8H14O3 and molecular weight 158.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H14O3, 2-(1-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopentyl)acetic 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 158.19 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H14O3
Molecular Weight158.19 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)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987

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