4-Oxo-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid CAS 200725-09-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.200725-09-3
Molecular FormulaC11H9F3O3
Molecular Weight246.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Oxo-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid CAS 200725-09-3 chemical structure

Description

4-Oxo-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid (CAS 200725-09-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H9F3O3 and a molecular weight of 246.18 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C11H9F3O3, 4-Oxo-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 246.18 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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 4-Oxo-4-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)butyric acid 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 FormulaC11H9F3O3
Molecular Weight246.18 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2014
Halogen ContentF-containing

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