2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylene)-6-hydroxybenzofuran-3(2h)-one CAS 620546-01-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.620546-01-2
Molecular FormulaC21H14O3
Molecular Weight314.33 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylene)-6-hydroxybenzofuran-3(2h)-one CAS 620546-01-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylene)-6-hydroxybenzofuran-3(2h)-one is closely related to a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylene)-6-hydroxybenzofuran-3(2h)-one (CAS 620546-01-2), molecular formula C21H14O3 and molecular weight 314.33 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C21H14O3, 2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylene)-6-hydroxybenzofuran-3(2h)-one contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 314.33 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylmethylene)-6-hydroxybenzofuran-3(2h)-one 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 FormulaC21H14O3
Molecular Weight314.33 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 chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)15.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1985

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