6-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylhept-2-en-4-one CAS 949081-05-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.949081-05-4
Molecular FormulaC15H20O2
Molecular Weight232.32 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylhept-2-en-4-one CAS 949081-05-4 chemical structure

Description

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system, 6-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylhept-2-en-4-one is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 232.32 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

6-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylhept-2-en-4-one (CAS 949081-05-4), molecular formula C15H20O2 and molecular weight 232.32 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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 6-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-methylhept-2-en-4-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 FormulaC15H20O2
Molecular Weight232.32 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale 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)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987

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