| CAS No. | 866038-38-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H11NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 205.21 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
2-(2-Ethyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)acetic acid (CAS 866038-38-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H11NO3 and a molecular weight of 205.21 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C11H11NO3, 2-(2-Ethyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)acetic 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 205.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
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), 2-(2-Ethyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)acetic 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 | C11H11NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 205.21 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.) | 1987 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |