2-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)acetic acid CAS 861296-08-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.861296-08-4
Molecular FormulaC9H9NO5
Molecular Weight211.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)acetic acid CAS 861296-08-4 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)acetic acid is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)acetic acid (CAS 861296-08-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H9NO5, MW 211.17 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

2-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)acetic acid (C9H9NO5) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. 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.

CATO manufactures 2-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)acetic acid 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H9NO5
Molecular Weight211.17 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
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms1

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