2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl methyl carbonate CAS 798571-50-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.798571-50-3
Molecular FormulaC7H10N2O3
Molecular Weight170.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl methyl carbonate CAS 798571-50-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 170.17 g/mol gives 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl methyl carbonate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl methyl carbonate (CAS 798571-50-3), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H10N2O3, MW 170.17 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl methyl carbonate is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 170.17 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethyl methyl carbonate 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H10N2O3
Molecular Weight170.17 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1986
Nitrogen Atoms2

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