2-(2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)phenol CAS 3594-97-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3594-97-6
Molecular FormulaC13H12O2
Molecular Weight200.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)phenol CAS 3594-97-6 chemical structure

Description

2-(2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)phenol (CAS 3594-97-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C13H12O2 and a molecular weight of 200.23 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C13H12O2, 2-(2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)phenol 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 200.23 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).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 2-(2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)phenol under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC13H12O2
Molecular Weight200.23 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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