| CAS No. | 1206678-19-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H12F2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.18 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
4-(Difluoromethoxy)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid (CAS 1206678-19-4), molecular formula C8H12F2O3 and molecular weight 194.18 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Based on its molecular formula C8H12F2O3, 4-(Difluoromethoxy)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 194.18 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.
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.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-(Difluoromethoxy)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 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.
| Molecular Formula | C8H12F2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.18 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 2.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1990 |
| Halogen Content | F-containing |