3-(4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl)propanal CAS 64264-20-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.64264-20-6
Molecular FormulaC16H16O2
Molecular Weight240.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl)propanal CAS 64264-20-6 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C16H16O2, 3-(4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl)propanal contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 240.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

3-(4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl)propanal (CAS 64264-20-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H16O2 and a molecular weight of 240.30 g/mol.

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 3-(4-(Phenoxymethyl)phenyl)propanal 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 FormulaC16H16O2
Molecular Weight240.30 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
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.)1975

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