3,6-Dimethyl-2-(phenylthio)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-one CAS 67808-96-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.67808-96-2
Molecular FormulaC16H18O2S
Molecular Weight274.38 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3,6-Dimethyl-2-(phenylthio)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-one CAS 67808-96-2 chemical structure

Description

3,6-Dimethyl-2-(phenylthio)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-one (CAS 67808-96-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H18O2S and a molecular weight of 274.38 g/mol.

Owing to a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system, 3,6-Dimethyl-2-(phenylthio)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-one is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 274.38 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.

CATO manufactures 3,6-Dimethyl-2-(phenylthio)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran-4(5H)-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 FormulaC16H18O2S
Molecular Weight274.38 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
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)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1976
Sulfur Atoms1

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