2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid CAS 4732-70-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.4732-70-1
Molecular FormulaC10H10O5
Molecular Weight210.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid CAS 4732-70-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 210.18 g/mol gives 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid (CAS 4732-70-1), molecular formula C10H10O5 and molecular weight 210.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

The molecular framework of 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid (C10H10O5) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development. 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).

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 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetic 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 FormulaC10H10O5
Molecular Weight210.18 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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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