2-Methylbutyric Acid-Methyl Ester CAS 868-57-5

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.868-57-5
Molecular FormulaC6H12O2
Molecular Weight116.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Methylbutyric Acid-Methyl Ester CAS 868-57-5 chemical structure

Description

The molecular framework of 2-Methylbutyric Acid-Methyl Ester (C6H12O2) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.

2-Methylbutyric Acid-Methyl Ester (CAS 868-57-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol.

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 2-Methylbutyric Acid-Methyl Ester 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 FormulaC6H12O2
Molecular Weight116.16 g/mol
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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