| CAS No. | 1196-99-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H5Cl3N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 215.46 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
The occurrence of 3-ethyl-5-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole is closely related to an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
3-ethyl-5-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole (CAS 1196-99-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C5H5Cl3N2O and a molecular weight of 215.46 g/mol.
3-ethyl-5-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole (C5H5Cl3N2O) contains an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. Halogen substitution raises its density and boiling point; these physicochemical properties determine the optimal preparation and storage of its standard solutions. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
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 3-ethyl-5-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole 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 | C5H5Cl3N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 215.46 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility) |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 3.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
| Halogen Content | Cl-containing |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |