4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone CAS 122-48-5

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.122-48-5
Molecular FormulaC11H14O3
Molecular Weight194.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone CAS 122-48-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone 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.

4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone (CAS 122-48-5), molecular formula C11H14O3 and molecular weight 194.23 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C11H14O3, 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone 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 194.23 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone 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 FormulaC11H14O3
Molecular Weight194.23 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
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.)1957

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