| CAS No. | 18087-61-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H5F3OS |
| Molecular Weight | 194.17 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 2-Methyl-5-trifluoroacetylthiophene is closely related to sulfur-containing functionality, 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.
CATO supplies 2-Methyl-5-trifluoroacetylthiophene (CAS 18087-61-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H5F3OS, MW 194.17 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C7H5F3OS, 2-Methyl-5-trifluoroacetylthiophene contains sulfur-containing functionality, 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 194.17 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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), 2-Methyl-5-trifluoroacetylthiophene 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.
| Molecular Formula | C7H5F3OS |
| Molecular Weight | 194.17 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |
| Sulfur Atoms | 1 |