3-Hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester CAS 474263-87-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.474263-87-1
Molecular FormulaC12H20O3
Molecular Weight212.29 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester CAS 474263-87-1 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-Hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

3-Hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester (CAS 474263-87-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H20O3 and a molecular weight of 212.29 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C12H20O3, 3-Hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 212.29 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-Hydroxy-4,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester 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 FormulaC12H20O3
Molecular Weight212.29 g/mol
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)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025

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