4-(Benzyloxy)butane-1,3-diol CAS 71998-70-4
| CAS No. | 71998-70-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 196.24 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 196.24 g/mol gives 4-(Benzyloxy)butane-1,3-diol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 4-(Benzyloxy)butane-1,3-diol (CAS 71998-70-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C11H16O3, MW 196.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C11H16O3, 4-(Benzyloxy)butane-1,3-diol contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 196.24 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-(Benzyloxy)butane-1,3-diol 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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C11H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 196.24 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1977 |
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