4-(2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl)-2-methylphenol CAS 14151-63-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.14151-63-4
Molecular FormulaC16H18O2
Molecular Weight242.31 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl)-2-methylphenol CAS 14151-63-4 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 4-(2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl)-2-methylphenol.

4-(2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl)-2-methylphenol (CAS 14151-63-4), molecular formula C16H18O2 and molecular weight 242.31 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C16H18O2, 4-(2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl)-2-methylphenol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 242.31 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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

CATO manufactures 4-(2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl)-2-methylphenol 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 FormulaC16H18O2
Molecular Weight242.31 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961

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