7-Methoxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde CAS 42059-56-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42059-56-3
Molecular FormulaC11H8O4
Molecular Weight204.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7-Methoxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde CAS 42059-56-3 chemical structure

Description

7-Methoxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde (CAS 42059-56-3), molecular formula C11H8O4 and molecular weight 204.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 7-Methoxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde (C11H8O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 8.0, corresponding to approximately 8 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 204.18 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. 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 7-Methoxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde 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 FormulaC11H8O4
Molecular Weight204.18 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)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969

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