| CAS No. | 870837-18-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 216.24 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
3-Methoxy-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzaldehyde (CAS 870837-18-6), molecular formula C12H12N2O2 and molecular weight 216.24 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C12H12N2O2, 3-Methoxy-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzaldehyde 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 216.24 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.
CATO manufactures 3-Methoxy-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzaldehyde 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.
| Molecular Formula | C12H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 216.24 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| 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 |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |