7,8-Dihydroxy-6-nitro-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylic acid CAS 388118-89-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.388118-89-6
Molecular FormulaC10H5NO8
Molecular Weight267.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7,8-Dihydroxy-6-nitro-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylic acid CAS 388118-89-6 chemical structure

Description

7,8-Dihydroxy-6-nitro-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylic acid (C10H5NO8) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group. It is notably hygroscopic, the carboxyl group imparts weak acidity; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

7,8-Dihydroxy-6-nitro-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylic acid (CAS 388118-89-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H5NO8 and a molecular weight of 267.15 g/mol.

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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 7,8-Dihydroxy-6-nitro-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H5NO8
Molecular Weight267.15 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
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
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)2025
Nitrogen Atoms1

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