| CAS No. | 105937-62-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 260.29 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including α-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic Acid Methyl Ester.
α-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 105937-62-0), molecular formula C15H16O4 and molecular weight 260.29 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C15H16O4, α-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic Acid Methyl Ester contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 260.29 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures α-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic Acid Methyl Ester 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.
| Molecular Formula | C15H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 260.29 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |