3-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid CAS 217959-85-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.217959-85-8
Molecular FormulaC6H3F3O3S
Molecular Weight212.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid CAS 217959-85-8 chemical structure

Description

3-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 217959-85-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H3F3O3S and a molecular weight of 212.15 g/mol.

Structurally, 3-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid (C6H3F3O3S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. 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 212.15 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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.

CATO manufactures 3-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid 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 FormulaC6H3F3O3S
Molecular Weight212.15 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2019
Halogen ContentF-containing
Sulfur Atoms1

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