5-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 402944-72-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.402944-72-3
Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight232.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 402944-72-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 232.24 g/mol gives 5-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-5-oxopentanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 5-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS 402944-72-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H12N2O3, MW 232.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 5-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-5-oxopentanoic acid is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 232.24 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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), 5-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)-5-oxopentanoic 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 FormulaC12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight232.24 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)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Nitrogen Atoms2

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