| CAS No. | 64997-34-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H16N2OS |
| Molecular Weight | 308.40 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-6-phenyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole (CAS 64997-34-8), molecular formula C18H16N2OS and molecular weight 308.40 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a steroid core, an amide group, sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-6-phenyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 308.40 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-6-phenyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazole 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 | C18H16N2OS |
| Molecular Weight | 308.40 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 12.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1975 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |