(8Z,10E,12Z)-Octadeca-8,10,12-trienoic acid CAS 28872-28-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.28872-28-8
Molecular FormulaC18H30O2
Molecular Weight278.43 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(8Z,10E,12Z)-Octadeca-8,10,12-trienoic acid CAS 28872-28-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (8Z,10E,12Z)-Octadeca-8,10,12-trienoic acid is closely related to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(8Z,10E,12Z)-Octadeca-8,10,12-trienoic acid (CAS 28872-28-8), molecular formula C18H30O2 and molecular weight 278.43 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (8Z,10E,12Z)-Octadeca-8,10,12-trienoic acid (C18H30O2) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 278.43 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 (8Z,10E,12Z)-Octadeca-8,10,12-trienoic acid 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 FormulaC18H30O2
Molecular Weight278.43 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1965

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