| CAS No. | 4222-20-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C25H18O |
| Molecular Weight | 334.41 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
3,3-Diphenyl-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran (CAS 4222-20-2), molecular formula C25H18O and molecular weight 334.41 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 3,3-Diphenyl-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 334.41 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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.
CATO manufactures 3,3-Diphenyl-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran 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.
| Molecular Formula | C25H18O |
| Molecular Weight | 334.41 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 17.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |