Methyl (2E)-4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoate CAS 87964-01-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.87964-01-0
Molecular FormulaC13H14O5
Molecular Weight250.25 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl (2E)-4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoate CAS 87964-01-0 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including Methyl (2E)-4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoate.

CATO supplies Methyl (2E)-4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoate (CAS 87964-01-0), a certified reference material (molecular formula C13H14O5, MW 250.25 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C13H14O5, Methyl (2E)-4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 250.25 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.

CATO manufactures Methyl (2E)-4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxobut-2-enoate 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 FormulaC13H14O5
Molecular Weight250.25 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1982

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