2-(2-methylphenyl)acetaldehyde CAS 10166-08-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.10166-08-2
Molecular FormulaC9H16O
Molecular Weight140.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-methylphenyl)acetaldehyde CAS 10166-08-2 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C9H16O, 2-(2-methylphenyl)acetaldehyde contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 140.22 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.

CATO supplies 2-(2-methylphenyl)acetaldehyde (CAS 10166-08-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H16O, MW 140.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 2-(2-methylphenyl)acetaldehyde 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 FormulaC9H16O
Molecular Weight140.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1959

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