(E)-5-(2-Carboxyvinyl)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxybenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid CAS 162439-97-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.162439-97-6
Molecular FormulaC18H12O8
Molecular Weight356.28 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(E)-5-(2-Carboxyvinyl)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxybenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid CAS 162439-97-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (E)-5-(2-Carboxyvinyl)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxybenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid is closely related to a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(E)-5-(2-Carboxyvinyl)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxybenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid (CAS 162439-97-6), molecular formula C18H12O8 and molecular weight 356.28 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

(E)-5-(2-Carboxyvinyl)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxybenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid (C18H12O8) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. 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).

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 (E)-5-(2-Carboxyvinyl)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxybenzofuran-3-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 FormulaC18H12O8
Molecular Weight356.28 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, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)13.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2003

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