2-Methyl-2,3-diphenylpropanenitrile CAS 5558-92-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.5558-92-9
Molecular FormulaC16H15N
Molecular Weight221.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Methyl-2,3-diphenylpropanenitrile CAS 5558-92-9 chemical structure

Description

2-Methyl-2,3-diphenylpropanenitrile (CAS 5558-92-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H15N and a molecular weight of 221.30 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C16H15N, 2-Methyl-2,3-diphenylpropanenitrile contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, a nitrile group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 221.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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-Methyl-2,3-diphenylpropanenitrile 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 FormulaC16H15N
Molecular Weight221.30 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms1

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