Tetramethyl [4,4'-bipyridine]-2,2',6,6'-tetracarboxylate CAS 124558-62-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.124558-62-9
Molecular FormulaC18H16N2O8
Molecular Weight388.33 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Tetramethyl [4,4'-bipyridine]-2,2',6,6'-tetracarboxylate CAS 124558-62-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Tetramethyl [4,4'-bipyridine]-2,2',6,6'-tetracarboxylate is closely related to a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Tetramethyl [4,4'-bipyridine]-2,2',6,6'-tetracarboxylate (CAS 124558-62-9), molecular formula C18H16N2O8 and molecular weight 388.33 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C18H16N2O8, Tetramethyl [4,4'-bipyridine]-2,2',6,6'-tetracarboxylate contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 388.33 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), Tetramethyl [4,4'-bipyridine]-2,2',6,6'-tetracarboxylate 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 FormulaC18H16N2O8
Molecular Weight388.33 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1992
Nitrogen Atoms2

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