2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid CAS 450-52-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.450-52-2
Molecular FormulaC14H12O3
Molecular Weight228.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid CAS 450-52-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 228.24 g/mol gives 2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid (CAS 450-52-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C14H12O3, MW 228.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid (C14H12O3) 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 228.24 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetic 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 FormulaC14H12O3
Molecular Weight228.24 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; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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