| CAS No. | 81718-76-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H15FO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 202.22 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Structurally, 5-fluoro-3-methyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (C10H15FO3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 202.22 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
CATO supplies 5-fluoro-3-methyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 81718-76-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C10H15FO3, MW 202.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
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 5-fluoro-3-methyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid 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.
| Molecular Formula | C10H15FO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 202.22 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1980 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |