| CAS No. | 146-68-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C19H13IN5O2 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 505.70 g/mol gives 2-(4-Iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazolium Chloride distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2-(4-Iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazolium Chloride (CAS 146-68-9), molecular formula C19H13IN5O2Cl and molecular weight 505.70 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C19H13IN5O2Cl, 2-(4-Iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazolium Chloride contains a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine/iodine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 505.70 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.
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 2-(4-Iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazolium Chloride 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 | C19H13IN5O2 Cl |
| Molecular Weight | 505.70 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 15.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | Cl/I-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 5 |