2-(4-Methyl-2,5-dioxo-4-phenylimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid CAS 726-88-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.726-88-5
Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O4
Molecular Weight248.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(4-Methyl-2,5-dioxo-4-phenylimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid CAS 726-88-5 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 2-(4-Methyl-2,5-dioxo-4-phenylimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid (C12H12N2O4) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 8.0, corresponding to approximately 8 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 248.23 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

2-(4-Methyl-2,5-dioxo-4-phenylimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid (CAS 726-88-5), molecular formula C12H12N2O4 and molecular weight 248.23 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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), 2-(4-Methyl-2,5-dioxo-4-phenylimidazolidin-1-yl)acetic acid 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 FormulaC12H12N2O4
Molecular Weight248.23 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms2

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