1-(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxypropan-1-one CAS 20894-95-5
| CAS No. | 20894-95-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.14 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Structurally, 1-(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxypropan-1-one (C7H8O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 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 140.14 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. 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 supplies 1-(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxypropan-1-one (CAS 20894-95-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C7H8O3, MW 140.14 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
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As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxypropan-1-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 | C7H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.14 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1962 |
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