(4-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol CAS 20898-91-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20898-91-3
Molecular FormulaC5H5NO3S
Molecular Weight159.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(4-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol CAS 20898-91-3 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.

(4-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol (CAS 20898-91-3), molecular formula C5H5NO3S and molecular weight 159.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, (4-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol (C5H5NO3S) contains an amide group, a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. 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 159.16 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

As a certified reference material (CRM), (4-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol 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 FormulaC5H5NO3S
Molecular Weight159.16 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962
Nitrogen Atoms1
Sulfur Atoms1

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