| CAS No. | 126070-22-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H22O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 246.34 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 3,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic 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.
3,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 126070-22-2), molecular formula C16H22O2 and molecular weight 246.34 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 3,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (C16H22O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 246.34 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 3,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic 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.
| Molecular Formula | C16H22O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 246.34 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1993 |