4-(Hydroxymethylene)-2-phenyloxazol-5(4H)-one CAS 65037-88-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.65037-88-9
Molecular FormulaC10H7NO3
Molecular Weight189.17 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Hydroxymethylene)-2-phenyloxazol-5(4H)-one CAS 65037-88-9 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-(Hydroxymethylene)-2-phenyloxazol-5(4H)-one is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-(Hydroxymethylene)-2-phenyloxazol-5(4H)-one (CAS 65037-88-9), molecular formula C10H7NO3 and molecular weight 189.17 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C10H7NO3, 4-(Hydroxymethylene)-2-phenyloxazol-5(4H)-one contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 189.17 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

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 4-(Hydroxymethylene)-2-phenyloxazol-5(4H)-one 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 FormulaC10H7NO3
Molecular Weight189.17 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
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.)1975
Nitrogen Atoms1

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