| CAS No. | 66479-75-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H10N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.22 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
CATO supplies 3-(2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl)pyrazin-2(1H)-one (CAS 66479-75-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H10N2O2, MW 214.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 3-(2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl)pyrazin-2(1H)-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 214.22 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl)pyrazin-2(1H)-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 | C12H10N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.22 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1975 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |