2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester CAS 42078-65-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42078-65-9
Molecular FormulaC13H16O2
Molecular Weight204.26 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester CAS 42078-65-9 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 204.26 g/mol gives 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester (CAS 42078-65-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C13H16O2 and a molecular weight of 204.26 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C13H16O2, 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester 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 204.26 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.

CATO manufactures 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester 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 FormulaC13H16O2
Molecular Weight204.26 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale 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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969

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