2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-6-methyl-5-phenylpyridine-3-carbonitrile CAS 338423-75-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.338423-75-9
Molecular FormulaC20H16N2O2
Molecular Weight316.35 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-6-methyl-5-phenylpyridine-3-carbonitrile CAS 338423-75-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-6-methyl-5-phenylpyridine-3-carbonitrile is closely related to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-6-methyl-5-phenylpyridine-3-carbonitrile (CAS 338423-75-9), molecular formula C20H16N2O2 and molecular weight 316.35 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C20H16N2O2, 2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-6-methyl-5-phenylpyridine-3-carbonitrile contains a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 316.35 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-6-methyl-5-phenylpyridine-3-carbonitrile 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 FormulaC20H16N2O2
Molecular Weight316.35 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)14.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Nitrogen Atoms2

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