3-(Difluoromethoxy)-7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 1774901-76-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1774901-76-6
Molecular FormulaC11H8F2O4
Molecular Weight242.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(Difluoromethoxy)-7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid CAS 1774901-76-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 3-(Difluoromethoxy)-7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

3-(Difluoromethoxy)-7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 1774901-76-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C11H8F2O4 and a molecular weight of 242.18 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C11H8F2O4, 3-(Difluoromethoxy)-7-methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 242.18 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 3-(Difluoromethoxy)-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 FormulaC11H8F2O4
Molecular Weight242.18 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1994
Halogen ContentF-containing

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