(R)-2-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)butyric acid CAS 1212160-00-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1212160-00-3
Molecular FormulaC13H18O5
Molecular Weight254.28 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(R)-2-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)butyric acid CAS 1212160-00-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (R)-2-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)butyric acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(R)-2-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)butyric acid (CAS 1212160-00-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C13H18O5 and a molecular weight of 254.28 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C13H18O5, (R)-2-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)butyric acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 254.28 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (R)-2-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)butyric acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC13H18O5
Molecular Weight254.28 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990

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