| CAS No. | 101081-68-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H10Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 305.16 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
(5,7-dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(phenyl)methanone (CAS 101081-68-9), molecular formula C16H10Cl2O2 and molecular weight 305.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system, (5,7-dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(phenyl)methanone is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 305.16 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. 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 manufactures (5,7-dichloro-3-methylbenzofuran-2-yl)(phenyl)methanone 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 | C16H10Cl2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 305.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 11.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1985 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |