2-(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole CAS 3945-78-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.3945-78-6
Molecular FormulaC11H7N3O3
Molecular Weight229.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole CAS 3945-78-6 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 229.19 g/mol gives 2-(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole (CAS 3945-78-6), molecular formula C11H7N3O3 and molecular weight 229.19 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 2-(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 229.19 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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), 2-(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole 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 FormulaC11H7N3O3
Molecular Weight229.19 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 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)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958
Nitrogen Atoms3

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