| CAS No. | 20344-79-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H4N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 108.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of Temozolomide Impurity 16 is closely related to a nitrile group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Temozolomide Impurity 16 (CAS 20344-79-0), molecular formula C4H4N4 and molecular weight 108.10 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, Temozolomide Impurity 16 (C4H4N4) contains a nitrile group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 108.10 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
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 Temozolomide Impurity 16 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 | C4H4N4 |
| Molecular Weight | 108.10 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 4 |