3-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid CAS 58303-20-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.58303-20-1
Molecular FormulaC10H10O5
Molecular Weight210.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid CAS 58303-20-1 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 3-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid.

CATO supplies 3-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid (CAS 58303-20-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C10H10O5, MW 210.18 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C10H10O5, 3-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid 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 210.18 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).

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 3-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-3-oxopropanoic acid 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 FormulaC10H10O5
Molecular Weight210.18 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 methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973

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