| CAS No. | 14058-87-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H12N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.23 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Based on its molecular formula C12H12N2O4, 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic 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 248.23 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).
CATO supplies 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (CAS 14058-87-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H12N2O4, MW 248.23 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid 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.
| Molecular Formula | C12H12N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.23 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |