Methyl 3-benzoylbenzofuran-5-carboxylate CAS 88673-76-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.88673-76-1
Molecular FormulaC17H12O4
Molecular Weight280.27 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 3-benzoylbenzofuran-5-carboxylate CAS 88673-76-1 chemical structure

Description

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

Methyl 3-benzoylbenzofuran-5-carboxylate (CAS 88673-76-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C17H12O4 and a molecular weight of 280.27 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C17H12O4, Methyl 3-benzoylbenzofuran-5-carboxylate contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 280.27 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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).

As a certified reference material (CRM), Methyl 3-benzoylbenzofuran-5-carboxylate 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 FormulaC17H12O4
Molecular Weight280.27 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)12.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1982

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