5-(Methylsulfonyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid CAS 23423-91-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.23423-91-8
Molecular FormulaC6H6O5S
Molecular Weight190.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(Methylsulfonyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid CAS 23423-91-8 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 5-(Methylsulfonyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure, a sulfone group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

5-(Methylsulfonyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid (CAS 23423-91-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C6H6O5S and a molecular weight of 190.17 g/mol.

5-(Methylsulfonyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid (C6H6O5S) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, a sulfone group. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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-(Methylsulfonyl)furan-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 FormulaC6H6O5S
Molecular Weight190.17 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Sulfur Atoms1

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