| CAS No. | 852399-91-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H9F2N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 281.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of {3-[4-(difluoromethoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl}acetonitrile is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
{3-[4-(difluoromethoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl}acetonitrile (CAS 852399-91-8), molecular formula C12H9F2N3O3 and molecular weight 281.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C12H9F2N3O3, {3-[4-(difluoromethoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl}acetonitrile contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 281.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), {3-[4-(difluoromethoxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl}acetonitrile 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 | C12H9F2N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 281.21 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| 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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |