Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)acetate CAS 1249238-55-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1249238-55-8
Molecular FormulaC11H14O4
Molecular Weight210.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)acetate CAS 1249238-55-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)acetate 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.

CATO supplies Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)acetate (CAS 1249238-55-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C11H14O4, MW 210.23 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C11H14O4, Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)acetate 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 210.23 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.

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 Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)acetate 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 FormulaC11H14O4
Molecular Weight210.23 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, 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.)1990

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