5-(1-Naphthyl)-5-oxovaleric acid CAS 59345-41-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.59345-41-4
Molecular FormulaC15H14O3
Molecular Weight242.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(1-Naphthyl)-5-oxovaleric acid CAS 59345-41-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 242.27 g/mol gives 5-(1-Naphthyl)-5-oxovaleric acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

5-(1-Naphthyl)-5-oxovaleric acid (CAS 59345-41-4), molecular formula C15H14O3 and molecular weight 242.27 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C15H14O3, 5-(1-Naphthyl)-5-oxovaleric acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 242.27 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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 5-(1-Naphthyl)-5-oxovaleric 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 FormulaC15H14O3
Molecular Weight242.27 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to 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
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973

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