| CAS No. | 952183-66-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H18N2O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 334.32 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 334.32 g/mol gives Methyl 6-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
Methyl 6-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate (CAS 952183-66-3), molecular formula C16H18N2O6 and molecular weight 334.32 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, Methyl 6-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate (C16H18N2O6) contains a flavonoid core, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. 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 334.32 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 6-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate 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.
| Molecular Formula | C16H18N2O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 334.32 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |