| CAS No. | 944271-87-8 |
| Molecular Formula | [13C]6H9NaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.08 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid-<SUP>13</SUP>C<SUB>6</SUB> sodium salt (CAS 944271-87-8), molecular formula [13C]6H9NaO3 and molecular weight 158.08 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to an organic framework, 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid-<SUP>13</SUP>C<SUB>6</SUB> sodium salt is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 158.08 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
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 | [13C]6H9NaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.08 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) | -2.5 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |