(5-Methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol CAS 22962-49-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.22962-49-8
Molecular FormulaC10H10OS
Molecular Weight178.25 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(5-Methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol CAS 22962-49-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (5-Methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol is closely related to sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(5-Methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol (CAS 22962-49-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H10OS and a molecular weight of 178.25 g/mol.

Structurally, (5-Methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol (C10H10OS) contains sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 178.25 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 (5-Methylbenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol 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 FormulaC10H10OS
Molecular Weight178.25 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Sulfur Atoms1

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