| CAS No. | 69847-25-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C19H14O |
| Molecular Weight | 258.31 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene is closely related to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene (CAS 69847-25-2), molecular formula C19H14O and molecular weight 258.31 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene (C19H14O) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 13.0, corresponding to approximately 13 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 258.31 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene 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 | C19H14O |
| Molecular Weight | 258.31 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 13.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1976 |