5-(2-(Methylthio)phenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid CAS 930116-83-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.930116-83-9
Molecular FormulaC12H14O3S
Molecular Weight238.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(2-(Methylthio)phenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid CAS 930116-83-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 5-(2-(Methylthio)phenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid is closely related to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

5-(2-(Methylthio)phenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid (CAS 930116-83-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H14O3S and a molecular weight of 238.30 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C12H14O3S, 5-(2-(Methylthio)phenyl)-5-oxovaleric acid contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 238.30 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H14O3S
Molecular Weight238.30 g/mol
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
Sulfur Atoms1

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