1-(5-Benzyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanone CAS 485402-76-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.485402-76-4
Molecular FormulaC16H16O2
Molecular Weight240.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(5-Benzyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanone CAS 485402-76-4 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C16H16O2, 1-(5-Benzyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanone contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 240.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

1-(5-Benzyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanone (CAS 485402-76-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H16O2 and a molecular weight of 240.30 g/mol.

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), 1-(5-Benzyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanone 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 FormulaC16H16O2
Molecular Weight240.30 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025

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