Methyl 2-amino-3-ethylpentanoate CAS 872673-52-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.872673-52-4
Molecular FormulaC8H17NO2
Molecular Weight159.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-amino-3-ethylpentanoate CAS 872673-52-4 chemical structure

Description

Methyl 2-amino-3-ethylpentanoate (CAS 872673-52-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H17NO2 and a molecular weight of 159.23 g/mol.

Structurally, Methyl 2-amino-3-ethylpentanoate (C8H17NO2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.0, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 159.23 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 Methyl 2-amino-3-ethylpentanoate 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 FormulaC8H17NO2
Molecular Weight159.23 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms1

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