(E)-Methyl 3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylate CAS 20754-22-7
| CAS No. | 20754-22-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H9F3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 230.18 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 230.18 g/mol gives (E)-Methyl 3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
(E)-Methyl 3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylate (CAS 20754-22-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H9F3O2 and a molecular weight of 230.18 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C11H9F3O2, (E)-Methyl 3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylate 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 230.18 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), (E)-Methyl 3-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylate 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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C11H9F3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 230.18 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
Recommended Standards
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