4-(2-Hydroxy-3-methoxypropoxy)benzoic acid CAS 3478-54-4
| CAS No. | 3478-54-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H14O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.23 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-(2-Hydroxy-3-methoxypropoxy)benzoic acid 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.
CATO supplies 4-(2-Hydroxy-3-methoxypropoxy)benzoic acid (CAS 3478-54-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C11H14O5, MW 226.23 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C11H14O5, 4-(2-Hydroxy-3-methoxypropoxy)benzoic acid 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 226.23 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C11H14O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.23 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 methanol, ethanol, 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.) | 1957 |
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