(E)-2-Methyl-3-(p-tolyl)but-2-enoic acid CAS 61712-17-2
| CAS No. | 61712-17-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 190.24 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 190.24 g/mol gives (E)-2-Methyl-3-(p-tolyl)but-2-enoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies (E)-2-Methyl-3-(p-tolyl)but-2-enoic acid (CAS 61712-17-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H14O2, MW 190.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
(E)-2-Methyl-3-(p-tolyl)but-2-enoic acid (C12H14O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. 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 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 (E)-2-Methyl-3-(p-tolyl)but-2-enoic 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 Formula | C12H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 190.24 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1974 |
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