Dimethyl 5-(tert-butyl)isophthalate CAS 16308-65-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.16308-65-9
Molecular FormulaC14H18O4
Molecular Weight250.29 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Dimethyl 5-(tert-butyl)isophthalate CAS 16308-65-9 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), Dimethyl 5-(tert-butyl)isophthalate 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.

Dimethyl 5-(tert-butyl)isophthalate (CAS 16308-65-9), molecular formula C14H18O4 and molecular weight 250.29 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Dimethyl 5-(tert-butyl)isophthalate (C14H18O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 250.29 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC14H18O4
Molecular Weight250.29 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale 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; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961

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