| CAS No. | 14252-21-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H18O |
| Molecular Weight | 238.32 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 238.32 g/mol gives Bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)methanone distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)methanone (CAS 14252-21-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C17H18O, MW 238.32 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C17H18O, Bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)methanone contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 238.32 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Bis(2,6-dimethylphenyl)methanone 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 | C17H18O |
| Molecular Weight | 238.32 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |