| CAS No. | 105480-33-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H4F3N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 211.10 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethanol is closely related to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethanol (CAS 105480-33-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C5H4F3N3O3, MW 211.10 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Owing to an amide group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethanol is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 211.10 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethanol 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.
| Molecular Formula | C5H4F3N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 211.10 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1987 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 3 |