5-Methyl-3-nitrofuran-2-carbaldehyde CAS 213178-16-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.213178-16-6
Molecular FormulaC6H5NO4
Molecular Weight155.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Methyl-3-nitrofuran-2-carbaldehyde CAS 213178-16-6 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 155.11 g/mol gives 5-Methyl-3-nitrofuran-2-carbaldehyde distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

5-Methyl-3-nitrofuran-2-carbaldehyde (CAS 213178-16-6), molecular formula C6H5NO4 and molecular weight 155.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

5-Methyl-3-nitrofuran-2-carbaldehyde (C6H5NO4) 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 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).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 5-Methyl-3-nitrofuran-2-carbaldehyde under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H5NO4
Molecular Weight155.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
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)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2017
Nitrogen Atoms1

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