3-(Difluoromethoxy)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid CAS 202400-94-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.202400-94-0
Molecular FormulaC6H4F2O3S
Molecular Weight194.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(Difluoromethoxy)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid CAS 202400-94-0 chemical structure

Description

3-(Difluoromethoxy)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 202400-94-0), molecular formula C6H4F2O3S and molecular weight 194.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 3-(Difluoromethoxy)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (C6H4F2O3S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 194.16 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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.

CATO manufactures 3-(Difluoromethoxy)thiophene-2-carboxylic 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 FormulaC6H4F2O3S
Molecular Weight194.16 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; 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.)2014
Halogen ContentF-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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