2-Hydroxy-4-nitrofuran-3-carbaldehyde CAS 263144-37-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.263144-37-2
Molecular FormulaC5H3NO5
Molecular Weight157.08 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Hydroxy-4-nitrofuran-3-carbaldehyde CAS 263144-37-2 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 157.08 g/mol gives 2-Hydroxy-4-nitrofuran-3-carbaldehyde distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-Hydroxy-4-nitrofuran-3-carbaldehyde (CAS 263144-37-2), molecular formula C5H3NO5 and molecular weight 157.08 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group, 2-Hydroxy-4-nitrofuran-3-carbaldehyde is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 157.08 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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 2-Hydroxy-4-nitrofuran-3-carbaldehyde 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 FormulaC5H3NO5
Molecular Weight157.08 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Nitrogen Atoms1

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