(2E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-(3-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one CAS 25870-68-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.25870-68-2
Molecular FormulaC16H13NO3
Molecular Weight267.28 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-(3-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one CAS 25870-68-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (2E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-(3-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies (2E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-(3-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (CAS 25870-68-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H13NO3, MW 267.28 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C16H13NO3, (2E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-(3-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 267.28 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).

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.

CATO manufactures (2E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-(3-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one 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 FormulaC16H13NO3
Molecular Weight267.28 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
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)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964
Nitrogen Atoms1

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