Methyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)acetate CAS 265107-81-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.265107-81-1
Molecular FormulaC12H8N2O3
Molecular Weight228.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)acetate CAS 265107-81-1 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies Methyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)acetate (CAS 265107-81-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H8N2O3, MW 228.20 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Methyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)acetate (C12H8N2O3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 Methyl (2Z)-2-cyano-2-(1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-3H-indol-3-ylidene)acetate 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 FormulaC12H8N2O3
Molecular Weight228.20 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 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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Nitrogen Atoms2

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