Ethyl 2-(anthracen-9-yl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 160727-68-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.160727-68-4
Molecular FormulaC18H14O3
Molecular Weight278.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-(anthracen-9-yl)-2-oxoacetate CAS 160727-68-4 chemical structure

Description

Ethyl 2-(anthracen-9-yl)-2-oxoacetate (CAS 160727-68-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C18H14O3 and a molecular weight of 278.30 g/mol.

Structurally, Ethyl 2-(anthracen-9-yl)-2-oxoacetate (C18H14O3) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 12.0, corresponding to approximately 12 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 278.30 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 Ethyl 2-(anthracen-9-yl)-2-oxoacetate 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 FormulaC18H14O3
Molecular Weight278.30 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2002

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