| CAS No. | 801153-90-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H9N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 227.22 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 227.22 g/mol gives 9-Methyl-6-nitro-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies 9-Methyl-6-nitro-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole (CAS 801153-90-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H9N3O2, MW 227.22 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, 9-Methyl-6-nitro-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 227.22 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.
CATO manufactures 9-Methyl-6-nitro-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole 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.
| Molecular Formula | C12H9N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 227.22 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) | 10.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1986 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |