| CAS No. | 870080-12-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H20O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 316.30 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Methyl 3-(5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-4,6-dioxo-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)propanoate (CAS 870080-12-9), molecular formula C14H20O8 and molecular weight 316.30 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C14H20O8, Methyl 3-(5-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-4,6-dioxo-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)propanoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 316.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.
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.
| Molecular Formula | C14H20O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 316.30 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |