5-Methyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid CAS 876717-65-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.876717-65-6
Molecular FormulaC12H11NO3
Molecular Weight217.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Methyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid CAS 876717-65-6 chemical structure

Description

As a certified reference material (CRM), 5-Methyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic 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.

5-Methyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid (CAS 876717-65-6), molecular formula C12H11NO3 and molecular weight 217.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C12H11NO3, 5-Methyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic 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 217.22 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H11NO3
Molecular Weight217.22 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms1

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