| CAS No. | 13312-80-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.14 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
2-Hydroxy-2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile (CAS 13312-80-6), molecular formula C8H6N2O3 and molecular weight 178.14 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H6N2O3, 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetonitrile 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 178.14 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H6N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1960 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |