4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butyric acid ethyl ester CAS 62088-12-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.62088-12-4
Molecular FormulaC12H13NO5
Molecular Weight251.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butyric acid ethyl ester CAS 62088-12-4 chemical structure

Description

4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butyric acid ethyl ester (C12H13NO5) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. 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).

CATO supplies 4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butyric acid ethyl ester (CAS 62088-12-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H13NO5, MW 251.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

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 4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-3-oxo-butyric acid ethyl ester 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 FormulaC12H13NO5
Molecular Weight251.24 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
Nitrogen Atoms1

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