(5-Methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanol CAS 73502-04-2
| CAS No. | 73502-04-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 152.19 g/mol gives (5-Methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanol distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies (5-Methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanol (CAS 73502-04-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H12O2, MW 152.19 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Structurally, (5-Methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanol (C9H12O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 152.19 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
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 (5-Methoxy-2-methylphenyl)methanol 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.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C9H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.19 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1978 |
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