| CAS No. | 693820-63-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H17NO4S |
| Molecular Weight | 319.38 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 319.38 g/mol gives 4-[(2-Methylbenzyl)(methylsulfonyl)amino]benzoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
4-[(2-Methylbenzyl)(methylsulfonyl)amino]benzoic acid (CAS 693820-63-2), molecular formula C16H17NO4S and molecular weight 319.38 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 4-[(2-Methylbenzyl)(methylsulfonyl)amino]benzoic acid (C16H17NO4S) contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a sulfone group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 319.38 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | C16H17NO4S |
| Molecular Weight | 319.38 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1985 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |