| CAS No. | 1361004-00-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.27 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO supplies Methyl 5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-1H-indene-2-carboxylate (CAS 1361004-00-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C14H16O4, MW 248.27 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, Methyl 5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-1H-indene-2-carboxylate (C14H16O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 248.27 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 Methyl 5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-1H-indene-2-carboxylate 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 | C14H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.27 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, 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.) | 1991 |