| CAS No. | 33173-51-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 224.25 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 224.25 g/mol gives Ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoate (CAS 33173-51-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H16O4, MW 224.25 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C12H16O4, Ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 224.25 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | C12H16O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 224.25 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1966 |