4-(Hydroxymethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid CAS 14282-65-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.14282-65-6
Molecular FormulaC6H6O3S
Molecular Weight158.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Hydroxymethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid CAS 14282-65-6 chemical structure

Description

4-(Hydroxymethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (C6H6O3S) contains a sulfone group, 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).

4-(Hydroxymethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 14282-65-6), molecular formula C6H6O3S and molecular weight 158.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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.

CATO manufactures 4-(Hydroxymethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H6O3S
Molecular Weight158.18 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1961
Sulfur Atoms1

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