| CAS No. | 16669-99-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H12O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 268.26 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 268.26 g/mol gives 3-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
3-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (CAS 16669-99-1), molecular formula C16H12O4 and molecular weight 268.26 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 3-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (C16H12O4) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 11.0, corresponding to approximately 11 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 268.26 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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 3-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one 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 | C16H12O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 268.26 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 11.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |