2-[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid CAS 613656-15-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.613656-15-8
Molecular FormulaC15H14O4
Molecular Weight258.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid CAS 613656-15-8 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 258.27 g/mol gives 2-[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid (CAS 613656-15-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C15H14O4 and a molecular weight of 258.27 g/mol.

2-[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid (C15H14O4) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. Its high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio confers good lipid solubility, 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).

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenoxy]acetic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC15H14O4
Molecular Weight258.27 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.)1985

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