Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate

Name: Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038092

About Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate

Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate is a process intermediate or related compound of Isoleucine carrying the CAS registry number 66872-75-1. The compound has the formula C12H18CaO6, corresponding to a molecular weight of 298.35 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is calcium bis(3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate). Alternative names: Calcium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate and α-Keto-Isoleucine Calcium.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Isoleucine, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Isoleucine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-038092
CAS Number	66872-75-1
IUPAC name	calcium bis(3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate)
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₈CaO₆
Molecular weight	298.35 g/mol
Exact mass	298.0729
InChIKey	PTFSVYLXDCGPFY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	CCC(C)C(=O)C(=O)[O-].CCC(C)C(=O)C(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
PubChem CID	6099313

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 6
TPSA	114 Å²
Synonyms	Calcium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate, α-Keto-Isoleucine Calcium, alpha-keto-beta-methylvaleric acid, calcium salt, 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric Acid Calcium Salt, Calcium DL-3-methyl-2-oxovalerate, calcium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate hydrate, Calcium (1)-3-methyl-2-oxovalerate, 66872-75-1(anhydrous), Alpha-ketoisoleucine calcium salt

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate is 66872-75-1. It is also known as Calcium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate, α-Keto-Isoleucine Calcium, alpha-keto-beta-methylvaleric acid, calcium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate?

Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate has the molecular formula C12H18CaO6 and a molecular weight of 298.35 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is calcium bis(3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate).

What is Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate used for?

Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Isoleucine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate can I order?

We supply Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate?

Yes. Every lot of Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Calcium 3-Methyl-2-Oxopentanoate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.