6,7-Dichloro-3-hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one CAS 112794-36-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.112794-36-2
Molecular FormulaC8H4Cl2O3
Molecular Weight219.02 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6,7-Dichloro-3-hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one CAS 112794-36-2 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 6,7-Dichloro-3-hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

6,7-Dichloro-3-hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one (CAS 112794-36-2), molecular formula C8H4Cl2O3 and molecular weight 219.02 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H4Cl2O3, 6,7-Dichloro-3-hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 219.02 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

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

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H4Cl2O3
Molecular Weight219.02 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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