3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methylpropiophenone CAS 898769-00-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.898769-00-1
Molecular FormulaC18H20O
Molecular Weight252.35 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methylpropiophenone CAS 898769-00-1 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methylpropiophenone is closely related to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methylpropiophenone (CAS 898769-00-1), molecular formula C18H20O and molecular weight 252.35 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C18H20O, 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methylpropiophenone contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 252.35 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).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methylpropiophenone 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 FormulaC18H20O
Molecular Weight252.35 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987

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