Methyl 2-tosylacetate CAS 50397-64-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.50397-64-3
Molecular FormulaC10H12O4S
Molecular Weight228.26 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-tosylacetate CAS 50397-64-3 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C10H12O4S, Methyl 2-tosylacetate contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 228.26 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

Methyl 2-tosylacetate (CAS 50397-64-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H12O4S and a molecular weight of 228.26 g/mol.

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 Methyl 2-tosylacetate 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 FormulaC10H12O4S
Molecular Weight228.26 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, 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.)1971
Sulfur Atoms1

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