Methyl (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate CAS 30461-77-9
| CAS No. | 30461-77-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 222.24 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of Methyl (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Methyl (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate (CAS 30461-77-9), molecular formula C12H14O4 and molecular weight 222.24 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, Methyl (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate (C12H14O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 222.24 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate 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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C12H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 222.24 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1965 |
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