Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate CAS 93778-33-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.93778-33-7
Molecular Formula2*C6H11O3
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate CAS 93778-33-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate (CAS 93778-33-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H11O3Ca and a molecular weight of 171.23 g/mol.

Structurally, Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate (C6H11O3Ca) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 1.5, corresponding to approximately 1 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 171.23 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Calcium 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate 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 Formula2*C6H11O3 Ca
Molecular Weight171.23 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.5
CAS Registry Year (est.)1983

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