| CAS No. | 209853-87-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.19 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylfuran-2-carboxylate (CAS 209853-87-2), molecular formula C8H14O4 and molecular weight 174.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylfuran-2-carboxylate is typically white to off-white crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 174.19 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.
As a certified reference material (CRM), methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylfuran-2-carboxylate 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.19 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2016 |