7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 17349-64-3
| CAS No. | 17349-64-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.17 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid.
7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 17349-64-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H8O3 and a molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol.
Based on its molecular formula C10H8O3, 7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.
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 7-methylbenzofuran-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 Formula | C10H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.17 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1961 |
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Recommended Standards
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- 7-Methoxybenzofuran-5-carbaldehyde (CAS 175358-85-7)
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- Semaglutide impurity 88 (CAS CATO-C4X-222688)
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