2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid CAS 36799-48-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.36799-48-1
Molecular FormulaC10H10O3
Molecular Weight178.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid CAS 36799-48-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 178.18 g/mol gives 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid (CAS 36799-48-1), molecular formula C10H10O3 and molecular weight 178.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C10H10O3, 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic 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 178.18 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).

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-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H10O3
Molecular Weight178.18 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1967

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