1-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-methylphenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione CAS 76829-01-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.76829-01-1
Molecular FormulaC18H12O4
Molecular Weight292.29 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-methylphenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione CAS 76829-01-1 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 292.29 g/mol gives 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-methylphenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

1-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-methylphenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione (CAS 76829-01-1), molecular formula C18H12O4 and molecular weight 292.29 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-methylphenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 292.29 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-methylphenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione 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 FormulaC18H12O4
Molecular Weight292.29 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)13.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1978

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