4-Oxo-4-(thiophen-3-yl)butanoic acid CAS 1878-23-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1878-23-5
Molecular FormulaC8H8O3S
Molecular Weight184.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Oxo-4-(thiophen-3-yl)butanoic acid CAS 1878-23-5 chemical structure

Description

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

4-Oxo-4-(thiophen-3-yl)butanoic acid (CAS 1878-23-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H8O3S and a molecular weight of 184.21 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C8H8O3S, 4-Oxo-4-(thiophen-3-yl)butanoic acid contains a sulfone group, 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 184.21 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).

CATO manufactures 4-Oxo-4-(thiophen-3-yl)butanoic 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 FormulaC8H8O3S
Molecular Weight184.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Sulfur Atoms1

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