4-[Benzyl(ethyl)amino]-3-nitrobenzoic acid CAS 420116-63-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.420116-63-8
Molecular FormulaC16H16N2O4
Molecular Weight300.31 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-[Benzyl(ethyl)amino]-3-nitrobenzoic acid CAS 420116-63-8 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C16H16N2O4, 4-[Benzyl(ethyl)amino]-3-nitrobenzoic acid contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 300.31 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies 4-[Benzyl(ethyl)amino]-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS 420116-63-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H16N2O4, MW 300.31 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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), 4-[Benzyl(ethyl)amino]-3-nitrobenzoic 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 FormulaC16H16N2O4
Molecular Weight300.31 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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Nitrogen Atoms2

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