2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid CAS 88972-41-2
| CAS No. | 88972-41-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.18 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid (CAS 88972-41-2), molecular formula C7H14O3 and molecular weight 146.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid (C7H14O3) contains a carboxylic acid 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 146.18 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic 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 | C7H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.18 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1982 |
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