Methyl 2-(benzyloxy)-5-methylbenzoate CAS 424791-16-2
| CAS No. | 424791-16-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 256.30 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 256.30 g/mol gives Methyl 2-(benzyloxy)-5-methylbenzoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Methyl 2-(benzyloxy)-5-methylbenzoate (CAS 424791-16-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H16O3, MW 256.30 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, Methyl 2-(benzyloxy)-5-methylbenzoate (C16H16O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 256.30 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 Methyl 2-(benzyloxy)-5-methylbenzoate 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 Formula | C16H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 256.30 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
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