| CAS No. | 73053-98-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H16N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 308.33 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 308.33 g/mol gives Benzyl (2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
Benzyl (2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate (CAS 73053-98-2), molecular formula C18H16N2O3 and molecular weight 308.33 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, Benzyl (2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 308.33 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.
CATO manufactures Benzyl (2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxoethyl)carbamate under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | C18H16N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 308.33 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| 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 |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 12.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1977 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |