7-Methoxy-2-phenylbenzofuran-4-carbaldehyde CAS 185406-93-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.185406-93-3
Molecular FormulaC16H12O3
Molecular Weight252.26 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7-Methoxy-2-phenylbenzofuran-4-carbaldehyde CAS 185406-93-3 chemical structure

Description

7-Methoxy-2-phenylbenzofuran-4-carbaldehyde (CAS 185406-93-3) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H12O3 and a molecular weight of 252.26 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C16H12O3, 7-Methoxy-2-phenylbenzofuran-4-carbaldehyde contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 252.26 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-Methoxy-2-phenylbenzofuran-4-carbaldehyde 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 FormulaC16H12O3
Molecular Weight252.26 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
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.)2009

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