5-((4-Cyanophenyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 138109-34-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.138109-34-9
Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight232.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-((4-Cyanophenyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 138109-34-9 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 5-((4-Cyanophenyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid.

5-((4-Cyanophenyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS 138109-34-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H12N2O3 and a molecular weight of 232.24 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C12H12N2O3, 5-((4-Cyanophenyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid 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 232.24 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.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight232.24 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1996
Nitrogen Atoms2

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