methyl 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate CAS 73505-48-3
| CAS No. | 73505-48-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.22 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
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.
methyl 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (CAS 73505-48-3), molecular formula C9H16O3 and molecular weight 172.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C9H16O3, methyl 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 172.22 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
CATO manufactures methyl 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate 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 | C9H16O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.22 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1978 |
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