hexafluorooxane-2,6-dione CAS 376-68-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.376-68-1
Molecular FormulaC5F6O3
Molecular Weight222.04 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

hexafluorooxane-2,6-dione CAS 376-68-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 222.04 g/mol gives hexafluorooxane-2,6-dione distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

hexafluorooxane-2,6-dione (CAS 376-68-1), molecular formula C5F6O3 and molecular weight 222.04 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C5F6O3, hexafluorooxane-2,6-dione contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 222.04 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 hexafluorooxane-2,6-dione 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 FormulaC5F6O3
Molecular Weight222.04 g/mol
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, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF-containing

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