Methyl 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoate CAS 340736-74-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.340736-74-5
Molecular FormulaC11H7F3N2O3
Molecular Weight272.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoate CAS 340736-74-5 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 272.18 g/mol gives Methyl 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoate distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

Methyl 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoate (CAS 340736-74-5), molecular formula C11H7F3N2O3 and molecular weight 272.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, Methyl 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoate is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 272.18 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

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 Methyl 4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzoate 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 FormulaC11H7F3N2O3
Molecular Weight272.18 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to 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)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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