Ethyl 2-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 100519-34-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.100519-34-4
Molecular FormulaC12H12O5
Molecular Weight236.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 100519-34-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 236.22 g/mol gives Ethyl 2-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Ethyl 2-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate (CAS 100519-34-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H12O5 and a molecular weight of 236.22 g/mol.

Ethyl 2-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate (C12H12O5) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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.

CATO manufactures Ethyl 2-(4-acetoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate 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 FormulaC12H12O5
Molecular Weight236.22 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1985

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