4-(Furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybenzoic acid CAS 1261952-89-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1261952-89-9
Molecular FormulaC11H8O4
Molecular Weight204.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybenzoic acid CAS 1261952-89-9 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 204.18 g/mol gives 4-(Furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybenzoic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 4-(Furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 1261952-89-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C11H8O4, MW 204.18 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 4-(Furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybenzoic acid (C11H8O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. 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 204.18 g/mol, it falls into the medium-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).

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-(Furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybenzoic 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 FormulaC11H8O4
Molecular Weight204.18 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1990

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