1-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one CAS 943443-35-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.943443-35-4
Molecular FormulaC15H14O3
Molecular Weight242.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one CAS 943443-35-4 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 242.27 g/mol gives 1-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

1-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one (CAS 943443-35-4), molecular formula C15H14O3 and molecular weight 242.27 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 1-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one (C15H14O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system. 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 242.27 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).

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 1-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one 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 FormulaC15H14O3
Molecular Weight242.27 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 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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