3,3'-Dihydroxybenzidine CAS 2373-98-0

Purity >95%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.2373-98-0
Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight216.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3,3'-Dihydroxybenzidine CAS 2373-98-0 chemical structure

Description

CATO manufactures 3,3'-Dihydroxybenzidine 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.

3,3'-Dihydroxybenzidine (CAS 2373-98-0) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H12N2O2 and a molecular weight of 216.24 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C12H12N2O2, 3,3'-Dihydroxybenzidine 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 216.24 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight216.24 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity>95%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms2

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