| CAS No. | 641-57-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C27H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 356.42 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
7,9-Diphenyl-8H-cyclopenta[a]acenaphthylen-8-one (CAS 641-57-6), molecular formula C27H16O and molecular weight 356.42 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 7,9-Diphenyl-8H-cyclopenta[a]acenaphthylen-8-one (C27H16O) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 20.0, corresponding to approximately 20 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 356.42 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 7,9-Diphenyl-8H-cyclopenta[a]acenaphthylen-8-one 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.
| Molecular Formula | C27H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 356.42 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 20.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |