7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one CAS 33554-47-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.33554-47-1
Molecular FormulaC16H12O4
Molecular Weight268.26 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one CAS 33554-47-1 chemical structure

Description

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.

7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one (CAS 33554-47-1), molecular formula C16H12O4 and molecular weight 268.26 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 268.26 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

CATO manufactures 7-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one 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 FormulaC16H12O4
Molecular Weight268.26 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)11.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966

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