Methyl 2-chloro-4-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbenzoate CAS 120100-04-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.120100-04-1
Molecular FormulaC10H11ClO4S
Molecular Weight262.71 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Methyl 2-chloro-4-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbenzoate CAS 120100-04-1 chemical structure

Description

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.

Methyl 2-chloro-4-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbenzoate (CAS 120100-04-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H11ClO4S and a molecular weight of 262.71 g/mol.

Structurally, Methyl 2-chloro-4-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbenzoate (C10H11ClO4S) contains a sulfone group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 262.71 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

CATO manufactures Methyl 2-chloro-4-methanesulfonyl-3-methylbenzoate 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 FormulaC10H11ClO4S
Molecular Weight262.71 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; 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
Sulfur Atoms1

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