2-(2-Ethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid CAS 1250684-65-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1250684-65-1
Molecular FormulaC10H12O3
Molecular Weight180.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-Ethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid CAS 1250684-65-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 180.20 g/mol gives 2-(2-Ethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(2-Ethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid (CAS 1250684-65-1), molecular formula C10H12O3 and molecular weight 180.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C10H12O3, 2-(2-Ethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic 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 180.20 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).

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 2-(2-Ethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid 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 FormulaC10H12O3
Molecular Weight180.20 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
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.)1990

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