Ethyl 4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate CAS 60943-40-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.60943-40-0
Molecular FormulaC13H14O5
Molecular Weight250.25 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate CAS 60943-40-0 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 250.25 g/mol gives Ethyl 4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Ethyl 4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate (CAS 60943-40-0), molecular formula C13H14O5 and molecular weight 250.25 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Ethyl 4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate (C13H14O5) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 Ethyl 4-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate 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 FormulaC13H14O5
Molecular Weight250.25 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, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
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.)1974

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