| CAS No. | 1098102-94-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C26H38O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 446.71 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
4,8-Bis(octyloxy)benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene (CAS 1098102-94-3), molecular formula C26H38O2S2 and molecular weight 446.71 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 4,8-Bis(octyloxy)benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene (C26H38O2S2) contains a steroid core, a sulfone group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 8.0, corresponding to approximately 8 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 446.71 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4,8-Bis(octyloxy)benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene 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 | C26H38O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 446.71 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1989 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 2 |