2-(Furan-2-ylmethylidene)-6-hydroxy-7-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one CAS 896843-06-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.896843-06-4
Molecular FormulaC14H10O4
Molecular Weight242.23 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(Furan-2-ylmethylidene)-6-hydroxy-7-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one CAS 896843-06-4 chemical structure

Description

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.

2-(Furan-2-ylmethylidene)-6-hydroxy-7-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one (CAS 896843-06-4) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C14H10O4 and a molecular weight of 242.23 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C14H10O4, 2-(Furan-2-ylmethylidene)-6-hydroxy-7-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, a polycyclic aromatic system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 242.23 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

CATO manufactures 2-(Furan-2-ylmethylidene)-6-hydroxy-7-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-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 FormulaC14H10O4
Molecular Weight242.23 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; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987

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