2,2,2-Trichloro-1-(1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one CAS 120095-64-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.120095-64-9
Molecular FormulaC6H4Cl3N3O3
Molecular Weight272.47 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,2,2-Trichloro-1-(1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one CAS 120095-64-9 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 2,2,2-Trichloro-1-(1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one.

2,2,2-Trichloro-1-(1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one (CAS 120095-64-9), molecular formula C6H4Cl3N3O3 and molecular weight 272.47 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C6H4Cl3N3O3, 2,2,2-Trichloro-1-(1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one contains an amide group, 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 272.47 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2,2,2-Trichloro-1-(1-methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethan-1-one meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H4Cl3N3O3
Molecular Weight272.47 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-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, water
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)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1991
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms3

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