(E)-4-(3-Oxoprop-1-en-1-yl)benzoic acid CAS 463961-90-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.463961-90-2
Molecular FormulaC10H8O3
Molecular Weight176.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(E)-4-(3-Oxoprop-1-en-1-yl)benzoic acid CAS 463961-90-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (E)-4-(3-Oxoprop-1-en-1-yl)benzoic acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(E)-4-(3-Oxoprop-1-en-1-yl)benzoic acid (CAS 463961-90-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H8O3 and a molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol.

Structurally, (E)-4-(3-Oxoprop-1-en-1-yl)benzoic acid (C10H8O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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), (E)-4-(3-Oxoprop-1-en-1-yl)benzoic 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 FormulaC10H8O3
Molecular Weight176.17 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025

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