1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione CAS 59411-15-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.59411-15-3
Molecular FormulaC16H14O2
Molecular Weight238.28 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione CAS 59411-15-3 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione (CAS 59411-15-3), molecular formula C16H14O2 and molecular weight 238.28 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione (C16H14O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 10.0, corresponding to approximately 10 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 238.28 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 1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-2-phenylethane-1,2-dione 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 FormulaC16H14O2
Molecular Weight238.28 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1973

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