4-((2-Ethylphenyl)amino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid CAS 86162-56-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.86162-56-3
Molecular FormulaC18H17N2O
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-((2-Ethylphenyl)amino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid CAS 86162-56-3 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 4-((2-Ethylphenyl)amino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid (C18H17N2OC2H3O2) contains a steroid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 12.0, corresponding to approximately 12 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 336.39 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

4-((2-Ethylphenyl)amino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid (CAS 86162-56-3), molecular formula C18H17N2OC2H3O2 and molecular weight 336.39 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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), 4-((2-Ethylphenyl)amino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC18H17N2O C2H3O2
Molecular Weight336.39 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1981
Nitrogen Atoms2

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