| CAS No. | 211737-46-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H30S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 334.58 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 5,5'-Dihexyl-2,2'-bithiophene is closely related to sulfur-containing functionality, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
5,5'-Dihexyl-2,2'-bithiophene (CAS 211737-46-1), molecular formula C20H30S2 and molecular weight 334.58 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C20H30S2, 5,5'-Dihexyl-2,2'-bithiophene contains sulfur-containing functionality, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 334.58 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 5,5'-Dihexyl-2,2'-bithiophene 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 | C20H30S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 334.58 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate |
| Stability | Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 6.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2017 |
| Sulfur Atoms | 2 |