| CAS No. | 6141-58-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 144.17 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
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6141-58-8 Methyl 2-methyl-3-furoate MFCD00003249 2-Methylfuran-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester 2-Methyl-3-furoic acid methyl ester (CAS 6141-58-8), molecular formula C7H12O3 and molecular weight 144.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, 6141-58-8 Methyl 2-methyl-3-furoate MFCD00003249 2-Methylfuran-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester 2-Methyl-3-furoic acid methyl ester (C7H12O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 144.17 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range.
The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.
| Molecular Formula | C7H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 144.17 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1958 |