Oxazole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid 2-methyl ester CAS 885704-73-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.885704-73-4
Molecular FormulaC6H5NO5
Molecular Weight171.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Oxazole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid 2-methyl ester CAS 885704-73-4 chemical structure

Description

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

CATO supplies Oxazole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid 2-methyl ester (CAS 885704-73-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H5NO5, MW 171.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C6H5NO5, Oxazole-2,4-dicarboxylic acid 2-methyl ester contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 171.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 FormulaC6H5NO5
Molecular Weight171.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms1

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