4-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione CAS 90887-48-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.90887-48-2
Molecular FormulaC9H8O4
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione CAS 90887-48-2 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 4-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione (C9H8O4) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

4-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione (CAS 90887-48-2), molecular formula C9H8O4 and molecular weight 180.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

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.

CATO manufactures 4-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione 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 FormulaC9H8O4
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1982

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