2-methoxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde CAS 54884-55-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.54884-55-8
Molecular FormulaC9H16O2
Molecular Weight156.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-methoxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde CAS 54884-55-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde 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.

CATO supplies 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde (CAS 54884-55-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H16O2, MW 156.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde (C9H16O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 156.22 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range.

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-methoxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde 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 FormulaC9H16O2
Molecular Weight156.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityStable under recommended storage conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972

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