(2Z)-6-Hydroxy-2-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzylidene)-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one CAS 1638956-60-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1638956-60-1
Molecular FormulaC18H16O6
Molecular Weight328.32 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(2Z)-6-Hydroxy-2-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzylidene)-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one CAS 1638956-60-1 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, (2Z)-6-Hydroxy-2-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzylidene)-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one (C18H16O6) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 11.0, corresponding to approximately 11 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 328.32 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-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).

(2Z)-6-Hydroxy-2-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzylidene)-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one (CAS 1638956-60-1), molecular formula C18H16O6 and molecular weight 328.32 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures (2Z)-6-Hydroxy-2-(2,3,4-trimethoxybenzylidene)-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one 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 FormulaC18H16O6
Molecular Weight328.32 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)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1993

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