Ethyl 5-(difluoromethyl)thiophene-3-carboxylate CAS 189331-48-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.189331-48-4
Molecular FormulaC8H8F2O2S
Molecular Weight206.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 5-(difluoromethyl)thiophene-3-carboxylate CAS 189331-48-4 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.

Ethyl 5-(difluoromethyl)thiophene-3-carboxylate (CAS 189331-48-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H8F2O2S and a molecular weight of 206.21 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C8H8F2O2S, Ethyl 5-(difluoromethyl)thiophene-3-carboxylate contains a sulfone group, 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 206.21 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).

As a certified reference material (CRM), Ethyl 5-(difluoromethyl)thiophene-3-carboxylate 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.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H8F2O2S
Molecular Weight206.21 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2011
Halogen ContentF-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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