(E)-3-methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl 4-methylbenzoate CAS 551931-14-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.551931-14-7
Molecular FormulaC12H12O4
Molecular Weight220.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(E)-3-methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl 4-methylbenzoate CAS 551931-14-7 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 220.22 g/mol gives (E)-3-methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl 4-methylbenzoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

(E)-3-methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl 4-methylbenzoate (CAS 551931-14-7), molecular formula C12H12O4 and molecular weight 220.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (E)-3-methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl 4-methylbenzoate (C12H12O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 220.22 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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.

CATO manufactures (E)-3-methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl 4-methylbenzoate 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 FormulaC12H12O4
Molecular Weight220.22 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1984

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