7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one CAS 21353-16-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.21353-16-2
Molecular FormulaC14H10O3
Molecular Weight226.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one CAS 21353-16-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 226.23 g/mol gives 7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one (CAS 21353-16-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C14H10O3 and a molecular weight of 226.23 g/mol.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system, 7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 226.23 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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), 7-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-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 FormulaC14H10O3
Molecular Weight226.23 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963

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