1-Methyl-2-(3-methylbenzyl)benzene CAS 21895-13-6
| CAS No. | 21895-13-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 196.29 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
CATO supplies 1-Methyl-2-(3-methylbenzyl)benzene (CAS 21895-13-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C15H16, MW 196.29 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
1-Methyl-2-(3-methylbenzyl)benzene (C15H16) contains a polycyclic aromatic system. Its high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio confers good lipid solubility; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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), 1-Methyl-2-(3-methylbenzyl)benzene 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 | C15H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 196.29 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1963 |
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