Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-4-oxopentanoate CAS 891858-05-2
| CAS No. | 891858-05-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-4-oxopentanoate (CAS 891858-05-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H14O4 and a molecular weight of 174.19 g/mol.
Structurally, Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-4-oxopentanoate (C8H14O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 174.19 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-4-oxopentanoate 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 Formula | C8H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.19 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
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