2,4-Dimethyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)propiophenone CAS 238097-10-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.238097-10-4
Molecular FormulaC18H20O2
Molecular Weight268.35 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,4-Dimethyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)propiophenone CAS 238097-10-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol gives 2,4-Dimethyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)propiophenone distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2,4-Dimethyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)propiophenone (CAS 238097-10-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C18H20O2 and a molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C18H20O2, 2,4-Dimethyl-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)propiophenone contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC18H20O2
Molecular Weight268.35 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025

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