2-(3-Methoxyquinoxalin-2-yl)-1-phenylethanone CAS 33870-66-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.33870-66-5
Molecular FormulaC17H14N2O2
Molecular Weight278.31 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(3-Methoxyquinoxalin-2-yl)-1-phenylethanone CAS 33870-66-5 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 278.31 g/mol gives 2-(3-Methoxyquinoxalin-2-yl)-1-phenylethanone distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(3-Methoxyquinoxalin-2-yl)-1-phenylethanone (CAS 33870-66-5), molecular formula C17H14N2O2 and molecular weight 278.31 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-(3-Methoxyquinoxalin-2-yl)-1-phenylethanone is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 278.31 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(3-Methoxyquinoxalin-2-yl)-1-phenylethanone 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 FormulaC17H14N2O2
Molecular Weight278.31 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)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966
Nitrogen Atoms2

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