| CAS No. | 265107-81-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H8N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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.
| Molecular Formula | C12H8N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.20 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 10.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |