Methyl 2-[3-(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)phenyl]acetate CAS 1820648-61-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1820648-61-0
Molecular FormulaC16H15FO2
Molecular Weight258.29 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-[3-(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)phenyl]acetate CAS 1820648-61-0 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies Methyl 2-[3-(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)phenyl]acetate (CAS 1820648-61-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H15FO2, MW 258.29 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Methyl 2-[3-(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)phenyl]acetate (C16H15FO2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 258.29 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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 Methyl 2-[3-(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)phenyl]acetate 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 FormulaC16H15FO2
Molecular Weight258.29 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1995
Halogen ContentF-containing

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