Ethyl 3-(9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl)propanoate CAS 90686-24-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.90686-24-1
Molecular FormulaC16H16N2O2
Molecular Weight268.31 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 3-(9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl)propanoate CAS 90686-24-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 268.31 g/mol gives Ethyl 3-(9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl)propanoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Ethyl 3-(9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl)propanoate (CAS 90686-24-1), molecular formula C16H16N2O2 and molecular weight 268.31 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, Ethyl 3-(9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl)propanoate (C16H16N2O2) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 10.0, corresponding to approximately 10 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 268.31 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Ethyl 3-(9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indol-1-yl)propanoate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H16N2O2
Molecular Weight268.31 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1982
Nitrogen Atoms2

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