| CAS No. | 797779-89-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 266.29 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-3-(pyridin-4-yl)propanoic acid (CAS 797779-89-6), molecular formula C16H14N2O2 and molecular weight 266.29 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-3-(pyridin-4-yl)propanoic acid (C16H14N2O2) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 11.0, corresponding to approximately 11 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 266.29 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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-3-(pyridin-4-yl)propanoic 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.
| Molecular Formula | C16H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 266.29 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) | 11.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1986 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |