(3E)-3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylidene]piperazine-2,5-dione CAS 74720-31-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.74720-31-3
Molecular FormulaC12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight232.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(3E)-3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylidene]piperazine-2,5-dione CAS 74720-31-3 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including (3E)-3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylidene]piperazine-2,5-dione.

(3E)-3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylidene]piperazine-2,5-dione (CAS 74720-31-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H12N2O3 and a molecular weight of 232.24 g/mol.

Structurally, (3E)-3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylidene]piperazine-2,5-dione (C12H12N2O3) 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 232.24 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 (3E)-3-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methylidene]piperazine-2,5-dione 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 FormulaC12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight232.24 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.)1978
Nitrogen Atoms2

Related E Standards

Recommended Standards

Why CATO?