4-(4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl)butanoic acid CAS 4705-97-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.4705-97-9
Molecular FormulaC13H18O3
Molecular Weight222.28 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl)butanoic acid CAS 4705-97-9 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 4-(4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl)butanoic acid (C13H18O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 222.28 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.

CATO supplies 4-(4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl)butanoic acid (CAS 4705-97-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C13H18O3, MW 222.28 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 4-(4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl)butanoic acid 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 FormulaC13H18O3
Molecular Weight222.28 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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