Methyl 4-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate CAS 55571-74-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.55571-74-9
Molecular FormulaC12H12O3
Molecular Weight204.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 4-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate CAS 55571-74-9 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C12H12O3, Methyl 4-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate contains 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 204.22 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).

CATO supplies Methyl 4-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate (CAS 55571-74-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H12O3, MW 204.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 Methyl 4-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate 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 FormulaC12H12O3
Molecular Weight204.22 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.)1972

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