| CAS No. | 25902-91-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H26N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 274.36 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
2-Methoxy-5-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one (CAS 25902-91-4), molecular formula C13H26N2O4 and molecular weight 274.36 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-Methoxy-5-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 274.36 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Methoxy-5-methylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one 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.
| Molecular Formula | C13H26N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 274.36 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1964 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |