| CAS No. | 202124-89-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H8N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 200.19 g/mol gives 2-(5-Cyano-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2-(5-Cyano-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid (CAS 202124-89-8), molecular formula C11H8N2O2 and molecular weight 200.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C11H8N2O2, 2-(5-Cyano-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 200.19 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(5-Cyano-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid 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.
| Molecular Formula | C11H8N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 200.19 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 DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2014 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |