2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile CAS 13093-65-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.13093-65-7
Molecular FormulaC8H7NO2
Molecular Weight149.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile CAS 13093-65-7 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 149.15 g/mol gives 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile (CAS 13093-65-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H7NO2 and a molecular weight of 149.15 g/mol.

2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile (C8H7NO2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetonitrile 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 FormulaC8H7NO2
Molecular Weight149.15 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1960
Nitrogen Atoms1

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