3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methoxypropiophenone CAS 898769-08-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.898769-08-9
Molecular FormulaC18H20O2
Molecular Weight268.35 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methoxypropiophenone CAS 898769-08-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methoxypropiophenone 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.

CATO supplies 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methoxypropiophenone (CAS 898769-08-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C18H20O2, MW 268.35 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methoxypropiophenone (C18H20O2) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 3-(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)-4-methoxypropiophenone 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 FormulaC18H20O2
Molecular Weight268.35 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-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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