8-Hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione CAS 14777-17-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.14777-17-4
Molecular FormulaC11H8O3
Molecular Weight188.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

8-Hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione CAS 14777-17-4 chemical structure

Description

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

8-Hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione (CAS 14777-17-4), molecular formula C11H8O3 and molecular weight 188.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C11H8O3, 8-Hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 188.18 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.

CATO manufactures 8-Hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione 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 FormulaC11H8O3
Molecular Weight188.18 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 methanol, ethanol, DMSO
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.)1961

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