| CAS No. | 680216-05-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H21F3N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 386.37 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 386.37 g/mol gives Methyl 8-(3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)octanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Methyl 8-(3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)octanoate (CAS 680216-05-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C18H21F3N2O4, MW 386.37 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Owing to a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, Methyl 8-(3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)octanoate is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 386.37 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.
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), Methyl 8-(3-(4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)octanoate 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 | C18H21F3N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 386.37 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| 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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1985 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |