2-(3,4-Dichloro-benzyloxymethyl)-6-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester CAS 1171923-68-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1171923-68-4
Molecular FormulaC17H16Cl2O4
Molecular Weight355.21 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(3,4-Dichloro-benzyloxymethyl)-6-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester CAS 1171923-68-4 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 2-(3,4-Dichloro-benzyloxymethyl)-6-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester.

2-(3,4-Dichloro-benzyloxymethyl)-6-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester (CAS 1171923-68-4), molecular formula C17H16Cl2O4 and molecular weight 355.21 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 2-(3,4-Dichloro-benzyloxymethyl)-6-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester (C17H16Cl2O4) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 355.21 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. 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).

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 2-(3,4-Dichloro-benzyloxymethyl)-6-methoxy-benzoic acid methyl ester 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 FormulaC17H16Cl2O4
Molecular Weight355.21 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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