3-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-(2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one CAS 148238-44-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.148238-44-2
Molecular FormulaC21H15FO3
Molecular Weight334.34 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-(2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one CAS 148238-44-2 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-(2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one (CAS 148238-44-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C21H15FO3, MW 334.34 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-(2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one (C21H15FO3) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 14.0, corresponding to approximately 14 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 334.34 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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), 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-(2-hydroxy-4-methylphenyl)isobenzofuran-1(3H)-one 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 FormulaC21H15FO3
Molecular Weight334.34 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)14.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1999
Halogen ContentF-containing

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