2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile CAS 16213-85-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.16213-85-7
Molecular FormulaC10H11N
Molecular Weight145.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile CAS 16213-85-7 chemical structure

Description

2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile (CAS 16213-85-7), molecular formula C10H11N and molecular weight 145.20 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C10H11N, 2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 145.20 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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 2-(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile 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 FormulaC10H11N
Molecular Weight145.20 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961
Nitrogen Atoms1

Related Dimethylphenyl Standards

Recommended Standards

Why CATO?