3-(3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)furan-2(3H)-one CAS 6621-91-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6621-91-6
Molecular FormulaC20H18O5
Molecular Weight338.35 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-(3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)furan-2(3H)-one CAS 6621-91-6 chemical structure

Description

3-(3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)furan-2(3H)-one (CAS 6621-91-6), molecular formula C20H18O5 and molecular weight 338.35 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 3-(3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)furan-2(3H)-one (C20H18O5) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 12.0, corresponding to approximately 12 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 338.35 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-(3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)furan-2(3H)-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 FormulaC20H18O5
Molecular Weight338.35 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 methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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