3-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4'-thiomethylpropiophenone CAS 898769-38-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.898769-38-5
Molecular FormulaC18H17F3O
Molecular Weight306.32 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4'-thiomethylpropiophenone CAS 898769-38-5 chemical structure

Description

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

3-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4'-thiomethylpropiophenone (CAS 898769-38-5), molecular formula C18H17F3O and molecular weight 306.32 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 3-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4'-thiomethylpropiophenone (C18H17F3O) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. 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 306.32 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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'-thiomethylpropiophenone 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 FormulaC18H17F3O
Molecular Weight306.32 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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
Halogen ContentF-containing

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