| CAS No. | 4253-24-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C12O9 |
| Molecular Weight | 288.12 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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Benzo[1,2-c:3,4-c’:5,6-c’’]trifuran-1,3,4,6,7,9-hexaone (CAS 4253-24-1), molecular formula C12O9 and molecular weight 288.12 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, Benzo[1,2-c:3,4-c’:5,6-c’’]trifuran-1,3,4,6,7,9-hexaone (C12O9) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 13.0, corresponding to approximately 13 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 288.12 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
As a certified reference material (CRM), Benzo[1,2-c:3,4-c’:5,6-c’’]trifuran-1,3,4,6,7,9-hexaone 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.
| Molecular Formula | C12O9 |
| Molecular Weight | 288.12 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) | 13.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |