3-Methyl-1-naphthaldehyde CAS 63409-02-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.63409-02-9
Molecular FormulaC12H10O
Molecular Weight170.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Methyl-1-naphthaldehyde CAS 63409-02-9 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 170.21 g/mol gives 3-Methyl-1-naphthaldehyde distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

3-Methyl-1-naphthaldehyde (CAS 63409-02-9), molecular formula C12H10O and molecular weight 170.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C12H10O, 3-Methyl-1-naphthaldehyde contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 170.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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 3-Methyl-1-naphthaldehyde 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 FormulaC12H10O
Molecular Weight170.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1975

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