4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 898767-01-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.898767-01-6
Molecular FormulaC13H16O3
Molecular Weight220.26 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid CAS 898767-01-6 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 220.26 g/mol gives 4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 898767-01-6), molecular formula C13H16O3 and molecular weight 220.26 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid (C13H16O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 220.26 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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.

CATO manufactures 4-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-methyl-4-oxobutanoic acid 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 FormulaC13H16O3
Molecular Weight220.26 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 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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987

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