Methoxyacetic acid

Methoxyacetic acid structural formula

CAS Number625-45-6
Molecular FormulaC3H6O3
Molecular Weight90.078
InChI KeyRMIODHQZRUFFFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP-0.706
Synonyms
  • Methoxyacetic acid
  • Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-
  • 625-45-6
  • Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-
  • Acetic acid, methoxy-
  • 2-Methoxyacetic acid
  • ACETIC ACID, METHOXY
  • Acide methoxyacetique
  • acido metoxiacetico
  • Methoxy acetic acid
  • Methoxyessigsaure
  • Methoxyethanoic acid
  • NSC 7300
  • BRN 0635800
  • EINECS 210-894-6
  • CH3OCH2COOH

Applications:

UV-Vis Spectrum of Methoxyacetic acid

December 23, 2025
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UV-Vis Spectrum of Methoxyacetic acid.

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For optimal results in HPLC analysis, it is recommended to measure absorbance at a wavelength that matches the absorption maximum of the compound(s) being analyzed. The UV spectrum shown can assist in selecting an appropriate wavelength for your analysis. Please note that certain mobile phases and buffers may block wavelengths below 230 nm, rendering absorbance measurement at these wavelengths ineffective. If detection below 230 nm is required, it is recommended to use acetonitrile and water as low UV-transparent mobile phases, with phosphoric acid and its salts, sulfuric acid, and TFA as buffers.
For some compounds, the UV-Vis Spectrum is affected by the pH of the mobile phase. The spectra presented here are measured with an acidic mobile phase that has a pH of 3 or lower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application Analytes:
Methoxyacetic acid
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Separation of Methoxyacetic acid on Newcrom R1 HPLC column

February 16, 2018
Separation of Methoxyacetic acid on Newcrom C18 HPLC column

Methoxyacetic acid can be analyzed by this reverse phase (RP) HPLC method with simple conditions. The mobile phase contains an acetonitrile (MeCN), water, and phosphoric acid. For Mass-Spec (MS) compatible applications the phosphoric acid needs to be replaced with formic acid. Smaller 3 µm particles columns available for fast UPLC applications. This liquid chromatography method is scalable and can be used for isolation impurities in preparative separation. It also suitable for pharmacokinetics.

Application Column

Newcrom R1

The Newcrom columns are a family of reverse-phase-based columns. Newcrom A, AH, B, and BH are all mixed-mode columns with either positive or negative ion-pairing groups attached to either short (25 Å) or long (100 Å) ligand chains. Newcrom R1 is a special reverse-phase column with low silanol activity.

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Application Analytes:
Methoxyacetic acid
The result was obtained by a proprietary SIELC algorithm. It may deviate from the actual experimental data. The experimental data are available upon request. Contact us before ordering the column as there may be a more suitable column alternative by either e-mail: support@sielc.com or by phone: 847-229-2629.