Benzofuran-2-ylmethanethiol CAS 54778-45-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.54778-45-9
Molecular FormulaC9H8OS
Molecular Weight164.22 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Benzofuran-2-ylmethanethiol CAS 54778-45-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Benzofuran-2-ylmethanethiol is closely related to sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

Benzofuran-2-ylmethanethiol (CAS 54778-45-9), molecular formula C9H8OS and molecular weight 164.22 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Benzofuran-2-ylmethanethiol (C9H8OS) contains sulfur-containing functionality, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. Its physicochemical properties are representative of its class; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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 Benzofuran-2-ylmethanethiol 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 FormulaC9H8OS
Molecular Weight164.22 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1972
Sulfur Atoms1

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