| CAS No. | 812642-66-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H11NO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 269.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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2-(4-Formyl-2-methoxy-6-nitrophenoxy)propanoic acid (CAS 812642-66-3), molecular formula C11H11NO7 and molecular weight 269.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C11H11NO7, 2-(4-Formyl-2-methoxy-6-nitrophenoxy)propanoic acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 269.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(4-Formyl-2-methoxy-6-nitrophenoxy)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 | C11H11NO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 269.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1986 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |