Methyl 2-methoxy-4-mercaptobenzoate CAS 216489-60-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.216489-60-0
Molecular FormulaC9H10O3S
Molecular Weight198.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-methoxy-4-mercaptobenzoate CAS 216489-60-0 chemical structure

Description

Methyl 2-methoxy-4-mercaptobenzoate (CAS 216489-60-0), molecular formula C9H10O3S and molecular weight 198.24 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Methyl 2-methoxy-4-mercaptobenzoate (C9H10O3S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. 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 198.24 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 2-methoxy-4-mercaptobenzoate 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 FormulaC9H10O3S
Molecular Weight198.24 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2018
Sulfur Atoms1

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