1-(1-Carboxyethyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole 3-oxide CAS 126262-91-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.126262-91-7
Molecular FormulaC8H12N2O3
Molecular Weight184.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(1-Carboxyethyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole 3-oxide CAS 126262-91-7 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C8H12N2O3, 1-(1-Carboxyethyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole 3-oxide contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 184.19 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

1-(1-Carboxyethyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole 3-oxide (CAS 126262-91-7), molecular formula C8H12N2O3 and molecular weight 184.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 1-(1-Carboxyethyl)-4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole 3-oxide 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 FormulaC8H12N2O3
Molecular Weight184.19 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1993
Nitrogen Atoms2

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