3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid CAS 4314-68-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.4314-68-5
Molecular FormulaC16H16O3
Molecular Weight256.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid CAS 4314-68-5 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid (CAS 4314-68-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C16H16O3, MW 256.30 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C16H16O3, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 256.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic 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 FormulaC16H16O3
Molecular Weight256.30 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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