| CAS No. | 51891-91-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H20O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 268.35 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol gives 2-(tert-Butoxy)-1,2-diphenylethanone distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
2-(tert-Butoxy)-1,2-diphenylethanone (CAS 51891-91-9), molecular formula C18H20O2 and molecular weight 268.35 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
2-(tert-Butoxy)-1,2-diphenylethanone (C18H20O2) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. Its high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio confers good lipid solubility, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 2-(tert-Butoxy)-1,2-diphenylethanone 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.
| Molecular Formula | C18H20O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 268.35 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1971 |