Ethyl 2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-carboxylate CAS 26431-52-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.26431-52-7
Molecular FormulaC9H9F3O3
Molecular Weight222.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-carboxylate CAS 26431-52-7 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies Ethyl 2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-carboxylate (CAS 26431-52-7), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H9F3O3, MW 222.16 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C9H9F3O3, Ethyl 2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-carboxylate contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 222.16 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

CATO manufactures Ethyl 2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-carboxylate 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 FormulaC9H9F3O3
Molecular Weight222.16 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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
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.)1964
Halogen ContentF-containing

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