| CAS No. | 378221-36-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H9NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 247.20 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 247.20 g/mol gives 5-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
5-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 378221-36-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H9NO5 and a molecular weight of 247.20 g/mol.
Structurally, 5-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (C12H9NO5) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 247.20 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
CATO manufactures 5-(2-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid 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.
| Molecular Formula | C12H9NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 247.20 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 9.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 2025 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 1 |