5-(Trifluoromethyl)isobenzofuran-1,3-dione CAS 26238-14-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.26238-14-2
Molecular FormulaC9H3F3O3
Molecular Weight216.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-(Trifluoromethyl)isobenzofuran-1,3-dione CAS 26238-14-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 216.11 g/mol gives 5-(Trifluoromethyl)isobenzofuran-1,3-dione distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies 5-(Trifluoromethyl)isobenzofuran-1,3-dione (CAS 26238-14-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H3F3O3, MW 216.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, 5-(Trifluoromethyl)isobenzofuran-1,3-dione (C9H3F3O3) contains 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 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 216.11 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

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), 5-(Trifluoromethyl)isobenzofuran-1,3-dione 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 FormulaC9H3F3O3
Molecular Weight216.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964
Halogen ContentF-containing

Related Trifluoromethyl Standards

Recommended Standards

Why CATO?