| CAS No. | 312515-37-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H13NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 287.27 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 287.27 g/mol gives 4-(4-Carboxy-benzylidene)-2-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
4-(4-Carboxy-benzylidene)-2-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester (CAS 312515-37-0), molecular formula C15H13NO5 and molecular weight 287.27 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 4-(4-Carboxy-benzylidene)-2-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 287.27 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.
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), 4-(4-Carboxy-benzylidene)-2-methyl-5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester 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 | C15H13NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 287.27 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 methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 10.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |