1,2-Di-p-tolylethane-1,2-diol CAS 24133-59-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.24133-59-3
Molecular FormulaC16H18O2
Molecular Weight242.31 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1,2-Di-p-tolylethane-1,2-diol CAS 24133-59-3 chemical structure

Description

1,2-Di-p-tolylethane-1,2-diol (CAS 24133-59-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H18O2 and a molecular weight of 242.31 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C16H18O2, 1,2-Di-p-tolylethane-1,2-diol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 242.31 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.

CATO manufactures 1,2-Di-p-tolylethane-1,2-diol 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H18O2
Molecular Weight242.31 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)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963

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