(2E,5E)-2,5-bis((hydroxymethoxy)methylene)furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione CAS 2004-74-2
| CAS No. | 2004-74-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 216.14 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
(2E,5E)-2,5-bis((hydroxymethoxy)methylene)furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione (CAS 2004-74-2), molecular formula C8H8O7 and molecular weight 216.14 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, (2E,5E)-2,5-bis((hydroxymethoxy)methylene)furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 216.14 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
CATO manufactures (2E,5E)-2,5-bis((hydroxymethoxy)methylene)furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione 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 Formula | C8H8O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 216.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
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