6-(Hydroxymethyl)benzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-one CAS 207552-68-9
| CAS No. | 207552-68-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 165.15 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of 6-(Hydroxymethyl)benzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-one is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
CATO supplies 6-(Hydroxymethyl)benzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-one (CAS 207552-68-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C8H7NO3, MW 165.15 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
6-(Hydroxymethyl)benzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-one (C8H7NO3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 6-(Hydroxymethyl)benzo[d]oxazol-2(3H)-one 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 Formula | C8H7NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 165.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2016 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |
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