5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 951884-83-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.951884-83-6
Molecular FormulaC14H18O5
Molecular Weight266.29 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid CAS 951884-83-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid is closely related to 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.

CATO supplies 5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS 951884-83-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C14H18O5, MW 266.29 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid (C14H18O5) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. 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), 5-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxopentanoic acid 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 FormulaC14H18O5
Molecular Weight266.29 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
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

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